Sans Normal Yibal 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold, 'Corelia' by Hurufatfont, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, rugged, handmade, grunge, punchy, casual, impact, texture, diy, print look, informality, textured, blunt, blocky, irregular, stamped.
A hefty sans with compact internal counters and broad, blunt terminals. Strokes appear slightly uneven and organically distorted, with a dry, inked texture along edges that suggests a stamped or screen-printed impression. Curves are full and rounded but not perfectly geometric, and corners often read as softly squared. Spacing and widths vary subtly across glyphs, producing a lively, irregular rhythm while maintaining clear, upright letterforms and strong silhouette readability.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and bold callouts where the textured finish can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, labels, social graphics, and merchandise. It can also work for playful editorial subheads or pull quotes, especially in designs aiming for a tactile, printed feel.
The texture and uneven stroke finish give the font a handmade, gritty tone that feels informal and energetic. It reads as bold and assertive, with a friendly roughness that evokes DIY print, packaging, and poster aesthetics rather than polished corporate typography.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, high-impact sans with an intentionally imperfect, inked surface—combining straightforward letter construction with a distressed print character for attention-grabbing display use.
The weight pushes counters toward closure in letters like a/e/s and numerals, so the face performs best when given generous size or tracking. The ink-like edge breakup is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping the style feel cohesive in continuous text while still standing out as a display texture.