Sans Normal Tiby 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, modern, display impact, editorial tone, luxury feel, modern refinement, high-contrast, display, sharp, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast sans with sharply tapered joins and distinct thick–thin modulation that reads almost serif-like in its stress, while remaining largely unbracketed and clean at the terminals. Curves are smooth and circular, with broad bowls and generous internal counters that keep the heavy strokes from clogging at large sizes. The overall texture is punchy and rhythmic: thick verticals and main stems dominate, while hairline diagonals and cross-strokes add a crisp, razor-edged sparkle. Uppercase proportions feel monumental and stable, and the lowercase carries a sturdy, slightly compressed presence with clear, round dots and decisive terminals.
Best suited to headlines, large editorial typography, and brand moments that need a refined but forceful voice. It can work well for magazine covers, fashion or culture posters, premium packaging, and logo or wordmark explorations where crisp contrast and strong silhouettes are an asset.
The font conveys a polished, editorial mood—confident and attention-grabbing, with a refined, luxury-leaning crispness. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted shapes suggest sophistication and theatricality rather than neutrality, making it feel stylish and intentional on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans voice with couture-like contrast—combining clean, mostly sans construction with dramatic stroke modulation to create a distinctive display texture. It prioritizes presence and elegance in large settings over quiet, text-first neutrality.
In the sample text, the strong contrast produces striking word shapes and a pronounced rhythm between heavy stems and delicate joins; this effect is most convincing at headline sizes where the hairlines remain clearly visible. Numerals follow the same bold, sculpted logic, with curving forms that feel display-oriented and designed to stand out in short strings.