Sans Normal Tiky 1 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, modern, editorial, assertive, clean, confident, display impact, editorial voice, modern refinement, graphic contrast, flared terminals, stencil-like, sharp joins, open counters, display-oriented.
This typeface combines wide, generously proportioned letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while joins and diagonals resolve into crisp, angular transitions. Many strokes end in subtle flares or tapered terminals rather than fully bracketed serifs, creating a hybrid feel that stays largely sans while adding calligraphic tension. Counters are mostly open and rounded (notably in O, e, and o), and the overall rhythm is spacious with sturdy verticals and energetic diagonals.
It is well suited to headlines, magazine and editorial layouts, brand marks, packaging, and other display applications where strong silhouette and contrast can carry the design. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when ample tracking and line spacing are available.
The overall tone is bold and contemporary with an editorial edge. Its contrast and broad stance give it a confident, poster-ready presence, while the refined curvature and tapered endings add sophistication rather than blunt heaviness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern display voice that blends geometric roundness with sharpened, tapered stroke endings for added character. The wide proportions and contrast suggest an emphasis on impactful, high-visibility typography while maintaining a polished, contemporary finish.
The numerals mirror the same contrast and flared finishing, with clearly differentiated shapes and a strong baseline presence. In text, the wide set and high contrast create a distinctive texture that reads best when given room—lines look substantial and graphic rather than compact or understated.