Sans Normal Yori 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, logotypes, handmade, rustic, organic, worn, playful, analog texture, handmade feel, display impact, casual voice, print effect, textured, ragged, irregular, ink-like, condensed.
A compact, condensed sans with high stroke contrast and visibly irregular edges. Stems and curves show brushy, ink-pressed texture with slight wobble, giving each letter a hand-rendered look while maintaining a consistent baseline and overall alignment. Counters are generally open and rounded, and terminals often end in blunt, slightly frayed cuts that reinforce the rough print feel. Spacing is moderately tight, producing a dense rhythm that reads as emphatic and poster-friendly.
Best suited to short to medium-length display copy where the textured character can read clearly—posters, album or book covers, product packaging, and brand marks that want a handmade edge. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The texture and uneven contours create a DIY, craft-forward tone that feels informal and human. It suggests screenprint, stamp, or dry-brush lettering—approachable and a little gritty—making the voice more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans silhouette while intentionally introducing analog imperfections for personality. Its consistent structure suggests a typographic system built for practical setting, with texture added to evoke printed or brushed lettering.
In text settings, the narrow proportions and contrast help vertical strokes stand out, while the distressed edges add visual noise that becomes more prominent at smaller sizes. The figures and capitals carry the same worn treatment, keeping the overall color of a line consistently rugged and energetic.