Sans Normal Time 11 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, editorial, confident, formal, classic, impact, authority, refinement, editorial voice, bracketed, curved terminals, vertical stress, sturdy, refined.
A heavy, high-contrast text face with sturdy verticals and tapered joins that give letters a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Curves are generous and slightly oval, while straight strokes stay steady and upright, producing a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals tend to finish with subtle shaping rather than blunt cuts, and many joins show gentle bracketing that smooths transitions. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, with clear apertures and distinct inner shapes that keep forms readable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where a bold typographic voice is desired, such as magazine covers, editorial section headers, brand wordmarks, and packaging titles. It can also work for callouts, pull quotes, and signage where high contrast and strong stroke presence help commands attention.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, mixing a modern cleanliness with a hint of traditional, bookish seriousness. Its sharp contrasts and composed proportions feel authoritative and polished, suited to messaging that wants to sound established and deliberate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, high-contrast look with a polished, editorial finish—combining strong vertical structure with softened, shaped terminals to keep the weight from feeling blunt. Its proportions and rhythmic consistency suggest a focus on impactful display use while retaining a controlled, refined reading texture.
The sample text shows a dense, impactful color on the page, with capitals that hold strong presence and lowercase that maintains clarity despite the weight. Numerals are full and assertive, matching the letterforms’ contrast and giving figures a headline-forward character.