Sans Normal Tibo 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, formal, assertive, classic, authoritative, impact, authority, heritage, readability, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, large apertures, sturdy, crisp.
A heavy, display-oriented text face with strong thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress, giving strokes a carved, high-contrast look. The letterforms are generously proportioned with ample interior counters and open apertures, keeping the dense weight readable at larger sizes. Serifs appear bracketed and robust, with smooth joins and rounded terminals that soften the otherwise sharp, print-like rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel particularly substantial, while lowercase shapes maintain a steady, familiar structure with compact details and strong baseline presence.
This font performs best in headlines, magazine-style editorial layouts, posters, and book-cover typography where impact and a classic voice are desired. It can also work for brand marks, packaging, and pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing to let the counters and serifs breathe.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, evoking traditional print typography and institutional signage. Its combination of weight and contrast reads as serious and authoritative, suited to messaging that needs to feel established and unmistakable.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-forward presence with maximum impact: a sturdy, high-contrast structure that signals heritage and authority while remaining clean and legible in display contexts.
In running text, the bold color creates a continuous texture with clear word shapes, but the high contrast and heavy serifs push it toward headline and short-form emphasis rather than long passages at small sizes. The design’s consistent vertical rhythm and prominent capitals make it especially effective for title-case settings.