Sans Normal Yepe 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Clean' and 'Festivo LC' by Ahmet Altun, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Angela Love Sans' by Fargun Studio, 'FT Graphitum' by Foxys Forest Foundry, and 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logo marks, industrial, gritty, vintage, rugged, punchy, distressed print, high impact, compact setting, retro utility, condensed, textured, inked, roughened, blunt.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, blocky strokes and rounded counters, but the edges show deliberate roughening and slight irregularities that mimic worn ink or stamped printing. Curves are sturdy rather than smooth, apertures are modest, and spacing reads tight and efficient, creating a dense, high-impact texture across words. Numerals match the same sturdy construction, with straightforward, utilitarian shapes.
Well-suited to short headlines, posters, and title treatments where a bold, worn texture is desirable. It can also work for packaging, labels, and signage that aims for an industrial or vintage print vibe, especially when paired with simple layouts and generous leading.
The overall tone feels gritty and workmanlike, like packaging, labels, or posters produced with imperfect printing. Its distressed surface adds a tactile, analog character that can feel retro and slightly rebellious while still staying legible.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans with a controlled distressed finish, evoking inked or stamped production while maintaining clear, straightforward letterforms.
The distress is consistent across the alphabet, producing an even “printed” grain rather than isolated novelty effects. In running text the compact width and heavy color create strong horizontal bands, so it reads best when given enough size and breathing room.