Sans Normal Tylup 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Nirand' by Jipatype, 'Core Sans N' by S-Core, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, contemporary, impactful, clean, maximum impact, modern utility, clear display, rounded, geometric, blocky, compact, high-ink.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and large, rounded counters. Strokes are consistently thick with clean, squared terminals, while curves are smooth and circular, giving letters like C, O, Q, and G a solid, cohesive rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and minimal stroke modulation, keeping texture dense and even in paragraphs. Numerals match the letterweight with full, rounded shapes and straightforward construction for strong presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and short emphatic statements where strong weight and broad forms create immediate impact. It can also work for signage and packaging where quick recognition and sturdy shapes are priorities, though the dense texture suggests using comfortable tracking in longer setting.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while staying approachable due to its rounded geometry. It feels modern and no-nonsense, projecting clarity and confidence rather than elegance or delicacy.
Likely intended as an all-purpose display sans that maximizes presence through heavy strokes and geometric roundness, delivering a clear, contemporary look that holds up well in large sizes and attention-driven layouts.
The face creates a dark, continuous typographic color at text sizes, with generous internal curves that help maintain legibility despite the weight. Round characters feel especially stable and symmetrical, and the overall spacing reads as designed for strong, headline-forward impact.