Sans Normal Tymup 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PC Gothic' by BA Graphics; 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa; 'FS Blake' by Fontsmith; 'Charpentier Sans Pro' by Ingo; 'Castle', 'Hisham', and 'Optima' by Linotype; and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, playful, friendly, punchy, impact, attention, retro feel, friendly display, soft corners, compact counters, heavy strokes, rounded joins, chunky.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with soft terminals and broadly proportioned letterforms. Curves are built from generous circular shapes, while straight strokes remain thick and steady, creating a sturdy rhythm across words. Counters tend to be compact, and the overall silhouette reads as a series of bold, rounded masses with occasional angular breaks in diagonals and joins for clarity. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and breadth, keeping a cohesive, display-forward texture.
It performs best in display contexts where strong shapes and a solid typographic block are desired—headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short emphatic copy, pull quotes, and promotional graphics where legibility at larger sizes is the priority.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its rounded construction and dense color give it a friendly, approachable voice even at large sizes, while the strong silhouettes keep it energetic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with friendly, rounded geometry and a dense typographic color. It aims for immediate recognition and a nostalgic, contemporary-display feel rather than delicate detail or text-centric restraint.
In longer setting the weight creates a dark, unified texture, so spacing and line breaks become important to maintain readability. The wide proportions and compact inner spaces make it especially impactful in short bursts such as headlines and single-line statements.