Sans Normal Yirap 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, branding, rugged, handmade, playful, informal, punchy, analog texture, handmade feel, bold impact, retro print, rough edges, distressed, blunted, chunky, stamped.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded, compact counters and broadly proportioned shapes. Strokes appear intentionally irregular, with slightly wobbly outlines and rough, chipped edges that suggest ink spread or a worn stamp impression. Terminals are mostly blunt and softened rather than sharply cut, and joins feel sturdy and simplified, keeping forms legible at display sizes while emphasizing texture over precision. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent mass and rhythm, while the lowercase shows mild, natural-looking variation consistent with a hand-rendered or printed effect.
Best suited for headlines, posters, badges, packaging callouts, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, tactile presence. It also works well for short, high-impact copy in social graphics and merchandising where the distressed texture can add authenticity and attitude.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a gritty handmade character that reads more “printed poster” than “polished UI.” Its imperfect edges add warmth and a playful roughness, creating an energetic, casual voice that can feel retro, crafty, or slightly rebellious depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to combine simple, rounded sans forms with an intentionally worn, analog texture—evoking stamped ink, screenprint, or rough-cut lettering while staying clear and readable for display typography.
In longer lines of text, the dark color and textured edges create a dense typographic color, so generous spacing and larger sizes help keep paragraphs from feeling heavy. The rough contouring is a defining feature and will be most visible in solid fills and high-contrast treatments.