Sans Normal Yires 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Ryman Gothic' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, brand marks, playful, rugged, retro, handmade, friendly, display impact, handmade feel, retro print, approachability, rounded, chunky, soft corners, irregular edge, textured.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and a lively, uneven edge. Strokes are thick and generally uniform, with subtle waviness and slightly rough contours that read like ink spread or stamped printing rather than crisp vector geometry. Counters are open and simple, curves are broad, and terminals tend to be blunt with softened corners. The overall rhythm is steady and readable, while small inconsistencies in stroke boundaries add character across both capitals and lowercase.
Best used at display sizes where the textured edges and chunky silhouettes can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging, product labels, and bold social graphics. It can also work for short punchy blurbs or signage-style copy, but the strong texture may feel dense in long passages at smaller sizes.
The texture and chunky shapes give the face a warm, informal voice—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or aggressive. It suggests casual, analog printing and a slightly quirky, handcrafted tone suited to lighthearted or nostalgic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice that feels tactile and analog. Its consistent, rounded construction prioritizes quick recognition and friendliness, while the irregular contours add personality and a deliberately imperfect print character.
The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar forms (for example, i/j with distinct dots and a single-storey a), and the numerals are bold, rounded, and sign-like. In running text, the roughened outlines remain visible, creating a distinctive “printed” flavor that becomes part of the graphic texture.