Sans Normal Yigij 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, merchandise, rugged, handmade, posterish, grunge, playful, impact, handmade feel, texture, display, textured, blunt, sturdy, chunky, irregular.
A compact, heavy sans with blunt terminals and subtly uneven outlines that read like stamped or brush-inked lettering. Strokes are thick and relatively consistent, with soft corners and slight edge chatter that adds texture without breaking the silhouettes. Counters are tight but generally open enough to hold up at display sizes, and the overall rhythm feels condensed with tall, blocky proportions. Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey feel with minimal detailing and short extenders.
Best used for posters, headlines, and short phrases where a bold, tactile texture can do the visual work. It also fits packaging, label-style graphics, and logo marks that benefit from a stamped or screenprinted feel. For smaller UI or extended reading, the heavy weight and tight counters are likely to feel dense compared to more neutral sans text faces.
The texture and weight give the font a bold, workmanlike personality that feels handmade and a little rough around the edges. It suggests informal authenticity—more screenprint and stamp than polished corporate signage—while staying friendly and approachable. The overall tone is energetic and punchy, suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence with a deliberately imperfect, handmade finish—combining simple sans construction with a distressed surface to add character. It prioritizes high-impact shapes and a solid typographic color suitable for bold display typography.
The slight irregularity appears consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive distressed effect rather than random noise. In the sample text, the dense color and compact spacing emphasize impact over long-form comfort, and the rough edges become more pronounced at larger sizes where the texture is most visible.