Sans Normal Tyman 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arzachel' by CAST, 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'FF Dax' by FontFont, 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Portilla Rounded Bold Sans Font' by Maulana Creative, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, sporty, punchy, modern, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact internal structure that keeps counters relatively small at display sizes. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and terminals stay clean and largely squared-off, giving the letterforms a sturdy, block-like silhouette without sharpness. Bowls (as in B, P, R) feel inflated and continuous, and the diagonal shapes (V, W, X, Y) are thick and stable with minimal tapering. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g), with short ascenders/descenders relative to the prominent x-height, supporting dense, headline-friendly texture.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where a strong, confident voice is needed—posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from friendly heft. It can also work for social graphics and titles where high visibility and a compact, emphatic texture are desirable.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, pairing a friendly roundness with an assertive, poster-like presence. It reads as contemporary and energetic, with a slightly sporty, mascot-style warmth rather than a cold, technical feel.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with softened geometry: big, rounded forms and sturdy strokes that remain legible and cohesive in bold display settings. The consistent, simplified shapes suggest an emphasis on clarity and personality over fine detail.
At large sizes the weight and tight counters create strong color and immediate impact, while in longer passages the dense rhythm can feel heavy. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining consistent presence alongside caps and lowercase.