Sans Normal Yimey 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, rugged, handmade, grunge, playful, bold, distressed display, print texture, handmade feel, high impact, distressed, textured, blunt, chunky, imperfect.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly sans with chunky proportions and rounded-corner construction. Strokes are broad and blunt, but the outlines are intentionally irregular, with rough, uneven edges that create a printed or stamped texture. Curves are compact and slightly squarish in places, counters tend to be tight, and terminals end in flat cuts rather than sharp points. Overall spacing feels sturdy and poster-like, with a consistent “worn” contour across letters and numerals.
Well-suited to posters, headlines, signage, labels, and packaging where a strong, tactile voice is desirable. It can add character to short bursts of copy (titles, calls-to-action, product names) and brand accents that benefit from a stamped or screen-printed impression.
The font conveys a rugged, handmade energy—more like ink pressed onto paper than clean digital geometry. Its bold mass and distressed edges read as casual, tactile, and a bit rebellious, lending a vintage craft or DIY tone rather than a corporate one.
The design appears intended to combine simple sans letter construction with a deliberately distressed finish, creating a bold display face that feels printed, worn-in, and human-made. The goal seems to be high impact with added texture for attitude and authenticity.
The roughened perimeter is consistent across the set, producing a convincing analog feel while keeping letterforms recognizable at display sizes. The texture becomes a primary visual feature, so the face works best when the distressed edge can remain visible and not blur together.