Sans Normal Tiky 10 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, confident, modern, formal, refined, premium tone, headline impact, brand presence, editorial clarity, flared terminals, open counters, crisp curves, strong horizontals, compact joins.
This typeface presents broad, spacious letterforms with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer horizontals and curves. Strokes end in subtly flared, wedge-like terminals rather than sharp cuts, giving edges a controlled softness while keeping silhouettes crisp. Round characters are built from smooth, slightly squarish ovals with open counters, and the overall rhythm feels stable and deliberate, with uppercase forms reading wide and grounded. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, upright construction with clear, simple bowls and short, sturdy arms, producing a clean texture in words and lines.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where its wide proportions and contrast can be appreciated. The sturdy, refined forms also suit brand marks, packaging titles, and poster typography that needs a confident, upscale presence.
The overall tone is assertive and polished, balancing contemporary clarity with a hint of classical gravitas from the flared endings and high-contrast stress. It feels suited to serious, considered messaging—more editorial and institutional than playful—while still staying modern and uncluttered.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modern sans voice with elevated refinement, using contrast and gently flared terminals to add sophistication and authority while retaining straightforward readability.
Numerals and capitals appear especially strong at display sizes, with wide proportions that create prominent word shapes and generous internal space. The sample text shows consistent stroke modulation across letters, keeping paragraphs bold and attention-forward without resorting to ornament.