Sans Normal Tylid 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PC Gothic' by BA Graphics, 'FS Blake' by Fontsmith, 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype, 'Rotulo' by Huy!Fonts, 'Nirand' by Jipatype, 'Castle' and 'Koala' by Linotype, and 'Mosquito' and 'Mosquito Formal' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, friendly, chunky, retro, sporty, impact, display, legibility, bold branding, headline voice, blocky, rounded, heavy, compact counters, sturdy.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded stroke endings and broadly curved bowls, giving letters a compact, sculpted silhouette. Curves are smooth and generous, while joins and diagonals stay crisp, producing a clean, high-impact rhythm at large sizes. Counters are relatively tight in several letters, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than tapered, reinforcing a solid, poster-ready texture. Numerals are similarly weighty and simplified, matching the bold, geometric feel of the alphabet.
It’s well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where you want immediate impact and clear letterforms. The sturdy shapes also fit sports-style graphics and bold packaging or signage. For extended text, it works best in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) where its dense, heavy color remains comfortable.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a friendly softness from the rounded forms. It reads as punchy and attention-grabbing rather than delicate, evoking retro display typography and bold editorial headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, rounded geometric voice—prioritizing bold readability and strong silhouette recognition for display typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and an even, dark typographic color, especially in title-like settings. The rounded geometry keeps the heaviness from feeling harsh, but the dense counters suggest it benefits from generous sizing and breathing room in longer passages.