Sans Normal Tiky 12 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, rounded, geometric, soft corners, open counters, large apertures.
A hefty, geometric sans with broad proportions and clean, uniform construction. Curves lean on circular/elliptical shapes with softened joins, producing open counters and generous apertures that keep forms readable at size. Strokes feel predominantly even, while small, deliberate shaping—like subtle terminals and slightly flared ends on some curves—adds rhythm without becoming decorative. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with a tall x-height, and the numerals echo the same rounded, wide-set build for a consistent texture in display settings.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage where its wide stance and open forms can project clearly. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a strong, friendly emphasis is needed, though its footprint and weight are more naturally display-oriented.
The overall tone is direct and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable softness that tempers its assertive weight. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than formal, making it feel at home in modern branding and bold editorial moments.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, geometric voice—prioritizing bold presence, clarity, and a contemporary friendliness through rounded construction and open counters.
Spacing appears intentionally generous, reinforcing the wide, open feel and helping counters stay clear in dense lines. The round characters (O/Q/0, a/e/s) carry much of the personality, with smooth bowls and a steady, engineered geometry that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.