Sans Normal Tymup 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Castle EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'FS Blake' by Fontsmith; 'Charpentier Sans Pro' by Ingo; 'Castle', 'Hisham', and 'Optima' by Linotype; 'Artigua' by Picador; 'TS Castle' by TypeShop Collection; and 'Castle' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, branding, confident, classic, editorial, loud, retro, impact, authority, vintage print, headline clarity, compact color, ink-trap feel, bracketed joins, teardrop terminals, tight counters, sculpted curves.
A heavy, high-contrast text face with sculpted, rounded forms and sharply cut joins. The strokes show pronounced weight shifts, with thick verticals and tapered or thinned connections that create tight interior counters and a compact, punchy silhouette. Curves are robust and slightly squarish in places, while terminals often resolve into small wedge or teardrop-like shapes that read as subtle ink-trap behavior at corners. Overall spacing feels dense, and the letterforms lean toward sturdy, poster-friendly proportions rather than airy text color.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, mastheads, posters, packaging, and brand marks where strong contrast and dense color can be an asset. It performs particularly well when you want a compact, impactful line that reads as authoritative and print-forward.
The font conveys a bold, assertive tone with a distinctly vintage editorial flavor. Its dramatic stroke contrast and compact counters give it a serious, authoritative voice that feels at home in headlines and emphatic messaging, with a touch of old-school print character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic print sensibility: bold strokes, controlled contrast, and carefully shaped joins that maintain clarity in heavy weights. Its construction favors strong silhouettes and rhythmic consistency for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase glyphs maintain a compact rhythm with pronounced joins and minimal apertures, helping the design hold together at large sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and high-impact, matching the cap height and overall density of the alphabet.