Sans Normal Tibi 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, display, bracketed, beaked, crisp, stately, compact.
A sturdy, heavy-weight roman with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are upright with a broad footprint, generous caps, and clear, open counters that keep the texture readable at display sizes. Terminals tend to be crisp and slightly beaked, while joins and curves show smooth, controlled transitions between strokes, giving the face a polished, print-like finish. Figures are similarly weighty and high-contrast, with strong vertical emphasis and distinct shapes for quick recognition.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and other display roles where high contrast and strong serifs can carry visual hierarchy. It also works well for editorial titling, book covers, and branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice. In longer passages it will create a dark, emphatic texture, making it most effective when used with comfortable leading and moderate line lengths.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, projecting an editorial seriousness associated with established print typography. Its strong contrast and emphatic serifs add a sense of ceremony and authority, making text feel intentional and headline-driven rather than casual. The result reads as bold, declarative, and slightly stately.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-forward voice with maximum impact: high-contrast strokes, confident serifs, and wide, stable proportions that hold up in large text. It prioritizes strong presence and clear, formal shapes for attention-grabbing typography.
The spacing and rhythm create a dense, impactful color in paragraphs, especially in all caps and bold settings. Round letters maintain firm outer silhouettes, and the design’s crisp edges help maintain clarity against the heavy stroke weight.