Sans Normal Yena 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Aago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, gritty, handmade, industrial, casual, retro, add texture, evoke print, create impact, feel authentic, rough edges, distressed, inked, textured, blunt.
A compact, heavy sans with simplified, rounded construction and visibly roughened contours. Strokes are thick and fairly consistent, with slightly uneven edges that suggest inky printing or worn stamping rather than clean digital outlines. Counters are open and straightforward, terminals are mostly blunt, and curves read as slightly squarish where they meet stems. Overall spacing is tight and the rhythm is sturdy, with small irregularities that add texture while keeping letterforms clearly legible.
Well-suited for posters, bold headlines, packaging, and signage where a rugged, tactile impression is desired. It can also work for short blocks of copy in branded applications, but the distressed outlines and tight rhythm make it most effective for display text and punchy phrases rather than long-form reading.
The texture and sturdy proportions give the face a gritty, handmade tone—practical and unpolished rather than refined. It feels workmanlike and informal, evoking vintage labeling, packaging, or printed ephemera where ink spread and wear are part of the charm.
Likely intended to deliver a sturdy, high-impact sans with a deliberately imperfect, ink-worn finish. The design aims to combine straightforward geometric shapes with a distressed surface to create instant character while preserving clear letter recognition.
The character set shown maintains consistent texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “printed” surface. The distressed edge treatment is strong enough to be a defining feature, so the face will read most convincingly at display sizes where the roughness can be appreciated.