Sans Normal Tybab 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima' and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo, 'Classico' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, book covers, classic, authoritative, formal, academic, impact, clarity, authority, tradition, bracketed, crisp, sturdy, sculpted, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, high-contrast text face with robust stems and sharply defined curves. Terminals are mostly squared off and clean, while many joins show subtle bracketing that softens transitions into bowls and shoulders. Round letters (C, G, O, Q) are slightly condensed and carefully tensioned, and the overall rhythm is steady with compact counters that hold up well at display sizes. The lowercase has a two-storey a and g, plus a compact, sturdy r and a broad, stable m/n construction; numerals are similarly weighty with clear, traditional forms.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where strong presence and clear letterforms are needed. It can also work for book covers, mastheads, and branding that aims for a classic, institutional, or newsy character, and its sturdy numerals make it suitable for titling with dates or short data callouts.
The tone is confident and traditional, leaning toward editorial seriousness rather than playful or experimental. Its weight and contrast give it an emphatic, headline-ready voice that reads as established and trustworthy.
Designed to deliver a traditional, high-impact voice with clear structure and consistent rhythm, balancing classic proportions with crisp finishing for modern editorial and branding use.
The face shows a noticeable calligraphic influence in the way thick and thin are distributed, but the finishing is crisp and contemporary. Curves terminate cleanly without ornamental flares, helping maintain a restrained, professional feel across both text and figures.