Sans Normal Tukaf 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Layfort' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, book covers, classic, formal, authoritative, dramatic, authority, elegance, impact, readability, bracketed, sculpted, ink-trapless, oldstyle numerals, crisp.
A heavy, high-contrast roman with sculpted curves and crisp, tapered joins. Vertical stems are notably weighty while curves and horizontals thin sharply, producing a strong, calligraphic modulation. Counters are generally generous and round, and terminals are clean and well-defined rather than blunt. The lowercase shows traditional, text-forward proportions with compact shoulders and a two-storey “g,” while the figures include oldstyle-style forms that align naturally with running text.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and brand marks that benefit from a traditional, authoritative feel. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and leading to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, with a refined, bookish gravity. Its pronounced contrast and classic letter shaping give it a formal, slightly dramatic voice that feels suited to prestige contexts rather than utilitarian interfaces.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast reading-and-display voice with strong presence, combining traditional text shapes with a bold, contemporary darkness for impact.
At display sizes the contrast reads crisp and elegant, while at smaller sizes the very thin hairlines and sharp transitions may demand adequate resolution and spacing. The rhythm is lively due to the strong thick–thin pattern and the mix of rounded bowls with firm, vertical structure.