Sans Normal Tylaz 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pierce Jameson' by Grezline Studio, 'Caravel' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Orla Sans' by Monotype, and 'KhaoSans' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, playful, chunky, approachable, impact, warmth, playfulness, display clarity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap hints, compact counters, bulb terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, broad proportions, and a steady, upright stance. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform with gentle modulation, producing compact counters and sturdy silhouettes that hold together well at larger sizes. Curves are generously bowed (notably in C, S, and O), while joins and terminals often show subtle scooped notches and bulb-like endings that add character without becoming decorative. The lowercase is robust and simplified, with a single-storey a and g and a pronounced, rounded t crossbar, giving the design an overall chunky, cohesive rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for short callouts and signage-style applications, especially when set with ample tracking and generous line spacing to preserve counter space.
The tone is warm and personable with a mildly retro, sign-like flavor. Its softened geometry and playful terminals read as casual and welcoming rather than technical or corporate, making it feel energetic and optimistic in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a genial, rounded personality—combining simple geometric foundations with small terminal and join details to keep large text lively and distinctive.
The letterforms emphasize mass and clarity over fine detail: apertures are relatively tight, and interior spaces can close up as size decreases. Numerals match the same rounded, weighty construction, and punctuation/dots appear large and sturdy, reinforcing the bold, poster-ready texture.