Sans Normal Tygum 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, casual, retro, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, humor, soft corners, organic, chunky, bouncy, hand-cut.
A heavy, rounded display sans with a softly irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast and gentle swelling, with slightly wavy verticals and subtly uneven terminals that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters are generally open and round, and bowls lean toward circular shapes while joins and shoulders stay smooth and simplified. Proportions are roomy and expansive, and the numerals match the letters in weight and softness, with a single-storey “a” and “g” reinforcing the informal construction.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from friendly, attention-getting letterforms. It can work well for short, bold statements in digital and print, especially where a casual, handcrafted impression is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, reading as cheerful and informal with a slight retro poster sensibility. Its soft, imperfect edges and buoyant shapes suggest personality and humor rather than strict neutrality or technical precision.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, personable voice with rounded, slightly irregular forms that feel handmade and inviting. It prioritizes impact and charm over strict geometric regularity, aiming for an expressive display look that stays easy to read.
The texture created by slight irregularities becomes more apparent at larger sizes, where the wavy edges and swelling strokes read as intentional character. In longer text, the strong weight and animated outlines make it feel more like a headline or short-copy face than a quiet workhorse.