Sans Normal Tymih 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poppl-Laudatio' by Berthold, 'Nirand' by Jipatype, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Big Vesta' and 'Praxis Next' by Linotype, 'Negara Serif' by Monoco Type, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, readability, approachability, display strength, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, heavy weight, compact counters, blocky.
This typeface is built from dense, heavy strokes with broad proportions and a steady vertical posture. Curves are rounded and generously filled, while joins and terminals read as softly squared rather than sharp, producing a sturdy, block-like silhouette. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, with clear, simple interior shapes that maintain legibility at display sizes. The overall rhythm is even and consistent, favoring strong mass and uncomplicated geometry over fine detailing.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its dense strokes and broad forms can carry impact—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short callouts. It can also work for signage and display UI labels where a strong, friendly emphasis is needed, but its tight counters make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, with a friendly solidity that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Its rounded, chunky shapes suggest a retro-influenced, poster-like energy suited to attention-grabbing messages. The overall impression is straightforward, confident, and highly graphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and clarity with rounded, uncomplicated forms, prioritizing punchy readability and a cohesive, high-impact texture in display settings.
Capitals have a strong, uniform presence, while the lowercase keeps the same heavy construction and rounded modulation, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and width, giving sets of figures a stable, signage-like texture.