Sans Normal Tybaz 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima Nova' by Linotype, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, editorial, confident, classic, formal, assertive, display impact, editorial tone, authority, readable weight, bracketed, sculpted, robust, crisp, bookish.
A heavy, sculpted roman with clear bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms show sturdy vertical stems, tapered joins, and softly rounded terminals that give counters a smooth, oval feel. Proportions lean slightly expanded with generous set width and stable, upright construction, producing an even rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase uses two‑storey forms where expected (notably a and g), with compact apertures and strong internal contrast that holds up in large text settings.
This font is well suited to headlines, cover lines, and title typography where strong contrast and bracketed serifs can add polish and hierarchy. It can also work for logos and branding that want a traditional, editorial voice, and for short blocks of display text where its weight and rhythm remain readable.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, combining traditional book typography cues with a bold, attention-forward presence. It feels authoritative and structured rather than playful, suitable for messaging that wants to read as established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading voice at display sizes, emphasizing strong vertical stress, refined modulation, and a broad footprint for high-impact typography.
Spacing appears intentionally open for such a heavy style, helping prevent dark clumping in dense lines. Numerals are full-bodied and clear, with rounded bowls and emphatic vertical stress that matches the text figures’ weight and contrast.