Sans Normal Tamin 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, refined, dramatic, classic, formal, elegant display, editorial voice, premium branding, classic revival, high-contrast, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic, flared.
This typeface presents a high-contrast, upright roman structure with sculpted curves and sharp, tapered terminals. Strokes move from hairline-thin connections to bold, rounded masses, creating a distinctly chiseled silhouette and an energetic black-and-white rhythm. Proportions feel generously set with ample sidebearings and open counters, while the lowercase shows traditional two-storey forms (notably a and g) and a compact, steady x-height. Details such as the angled crossbar on the e, the crisp beak-like terminals, and the wedge-like entry/exit strokes lend a subtly calligraphic, flared impression without heavy ornament.
This font is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other editorial settings where a refined, high-contrast voice is desirable. It can also support branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium impression, and performs best from medium to large sizes where the hairline details stay visible.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, with a dramatic contrast that reads as premium and slightly theatrical. It evokes classic publishing and fashion sensibilities—confident, polished, and formal—while the sharp terminals add a crisp, contemporary edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast reading of a roman model with sharpened terminals and a sculptural finish. Its goal is likely to combine elegance and drama for display-forward typography while keeping familiar, readable letterforms for short text passages.
In text, the strong contrast and pointed joins create a lively texture that rewards larger sizes, where the hairlines and tapering terminals remain clear. The numerals share the same sculpted contrast and feel display-leaning, with elegant curves and pronounced thin-to-thick transitions.