Sans Normal Tybav 12 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cosan' by Adtypo, 'Britannic EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, 'TS Castle' and 'TS Grenoble' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Britannic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, signage, confident, modern, authoritative, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, display, crisp, geometric, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, clean sans with strongly defined verticals and noticeably sculpted curves. Stroke endings are mostly straight and crisp, while bowls and rounds are smoothly drawn with a slightly condensed internal counter feel at this weight. Proportions lean broad in capitals, with a tall lowercase that keeps counters open enough for display use; spacing appears firm and even, producing a solid typographic color. Numerals and punctuation match the same weighty, simplified construction, emphasizing clarity and punch over delicacy.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, and editorial titling where strong impact and clean shapes are needed. It can also work for short UI labels or signage at larger sizes, where the sturdy forms and straightforward construction support quick recognition.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a straightforward, no-nonsense presence. Its weight and crisp geometry give it a practical, editorial character that reads as confident and direct rather than playful or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact sans for display contexts, balancing geometric simplicity with enough shaping in curves and terminals to keep text blocks cohesive. It prioritizes bold presence and legibility in large-scale settings while maintaining a disciplined, consistent rhythm.
The uppercase shows strong, stable silhouettes and a consistent rhythm, while the lowercase maintains a robust presence with simple joins and minimal modulation. Curved letters (like C, O, S) read smooth and controlled, and diagonals (like V, W, X) feel sharp and energetic without becoming spiky. At larger sizes, the dense strokes create a striking headline texture.