Sans Normal Tymid 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arzachel' by CAST, 'City Boys' by Dharma Type, 'FF Dax' by FontFont, 'ITC Stone Sans' and 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC, 'Big Vesta' by Linotype, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, assertive, solid, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, display, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, high-impact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth curves and gently softened terminals, giving counters a generous, rounded feel (notably in O, C, and e). The uppercase is built from sturdy geometric forms with straightforward joins, while the lowercase stays simple and legible, with single-storey a and g and a short-armed r that keeps word shapes tight. Figures are bold and highly graphic, with rounded bowls and minimal detailing for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works well for short UI labels, signage, and promotional copy that benefits from compact, high-contrast silhouettes at larger sizes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, projecting confidence without feeling sharp or aggressive. Its rounded construction reads approachable and contemporary, with a sporty, headline-forward energy that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, contemporary voice—pairing thick, stable strokes with rounded forms to keep the texture dense yet approachable for modern display typography.
Spacing appears tuned for display: letters sit tightly and form dense, impactful text blocks in the sample. Diacritics shown (e.g., ü) are clear and sturdy at the same heavy weight, and punctuation retains the same solid, simplified construction.