Sans Normal Yires 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Almanach' by Dada Studio, 'Urania' by Hoftype, 'Monto Grotesk' by Lucas Tillian, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, event promos, rugged, playful, handmade, retro, chunky, display impact, handmade texture, retro feel, friendly boldness, rough edge, blunted, inked, soft corners, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky silhouettes and blunted terminals. Strokes are broad and largely monolinear, with subtly uneven edges that suggest an inked or stamped texture rather than crisp vector geometry. Counters are generous for the weight, keeping forms open, while curves stay soft and slightly squarish in places. Overall spacing and shapes feel intentionally irregular, giving the face a lively, handcrafted rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where the rough texture and mass can be appreciated—posters, event promotions, packaging, stickers, and bold social graphics. It can work for short callouts or labels, but the heavy weight and textured edges may reduce clarity at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The texture and soft, overprinted-looking edges create a casual, approachable tone with a slightly gritty, vintage flavor. It reads as fun and informal—more like a bold display voice than a neutral workhorse—bringing personality and warmth to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive, friendly display look with a handmade print character—combining rounded sans proportions with a subtly distressed, ink-pressed finish to add personality and impact.
Round letters (like O/C/G) appear sturdy with thick, cushioned bowls, while straight-sided letters (E/F/T) maintain a blocky, poster-like presence. Numerals match the same chunky construction and distressed edge behavior, reinforcing a cohesive, stamped aesthetic in mixed alphanumeric settings.