Sans Normal Tylob 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, quirky, chunky, attention grabbing, retro charm, friendly tone, display impact, soft corners, bouncy rhythm, irregular terminals, bulbous, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display sans with compact counters and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes swell and taper subtly, with softly pinched joins and irregular, wedge-like terminals that give edges a hand-cut feel rather than a strictly geometric one. Curves are broad and bulbous, apertures tend to be tight, and many characters lean on chunky silhouettes with small interior spaces, creating strong texture in paragraphs. Figures match the exuberant weight and show similarly rounded construction with slight shape eccentricities.
Well suited for posters, headlines, and short editorial callouts where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can add character to packaging and branding—especially for snacks, kids’ products, entertainment, or retro-themed campaigns—and works effectively for signage and event graphics when set large.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, evoking mid-century cartoon lettering and vintage signage. Its bouncing shapes and slightly wonky finishing details feel informal and welcoming, with a hint of comedy and theatricality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and impact through chunky forms, tight counters, and expressive terminals, prioritizing charm and attention over neutral, long-form readability. Its construction suggests a display font meant to feel hand-shaped while remaining consistent and sturdy across letters and numerals.
At text sizes the dense counters and energetic outlines create a strong, dark color, so it reads best when given room through generous tracking and leading. The distinctive terminals and swelling strokes become especially clear in larger settings and short phrases.