Sans Normal Tigu 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, modern classic, editorial impact, premium tone, classic revival, display emphasis, refined contrast, high contrast, sharp serifs, thin hairlines, bracketed serifs, sheared terminals.
This typeface shows a pronounced contrast between thick vertical stems and extremely thin hairlines, with crisp, finely tapered joins and sharp, elegant detailing. Proportions are relatively wide with generous internal space, and the rhythm alternates between sturdy verticals and delicate horizontal and diagonal connections. Serifs are present and feel precise and sculpted rather than heavy, with some terminals showing a subtly sheared, knife-like finish. Rounds are smooth and taut, counters are clean, and the overall texture in text is bright and airy due to the fine hairlines and open spacing.
This font is well suited to magazine headlines, fashion and culture editorial layouts, and brand identities that benefit from a high-end, high-contrast look. It can also work effectively on posters and packaging where large-scale typography is expected to carry most of the visual hierarchy and where fine detail can be preserved in production.
The overall tone is polished and fashion-forward, projecting sophistication and a sense of premium restraint. The stark contrast and razor-thin details give it a dramatic, editorial voice that feels at home in upscale, curated contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast model: wide, stately letterforms paired with extremely fine hairlines and crisp finishing. It emphasizes elegance and visual impact over utilitarian neutrality, aiming to create a distinctive voice in display and editorial typography.
At larger sizes the hairline strokes read as a defining feature, creating sparkle and elegance; in tighter settings they may become visually delicate compared with the dominant verticals. Numerals and capitals maintain the same high-contrast logic, supporting a consistent, display-leaning personality across mixed text.