Sans Normal Tybey 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial titles, confident, friendly, retro, punchy, playful, attention, impact, clarity, warmth, personality, rounded terminals, sculpted, compact counters, soft corners, sturdy.
This is a heavy, display-oriented sans with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes, giving it a sculpted, ink-trap-free look. Forms are broadly proportioned with generous curves, compact counters, and a steady, upright stance. Terminals tend to be rounded or softly squared, and the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with bulbous bowls and short, sturdy joins; the “t” has a compact top and a firm stem. Numerals are robust and legible, with rounded shapes and clear interior openings, especially in 6, 8, and 9.
Best suited for display sizes such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where weight and presence are an advantage. It can work well for editorial titles, sports or event promotions, and bold UI moments like hero banners or section headers. For extended body copy, it’s more appropriate in short bursts (captions, pull quotes) due to its heavy color and tight interior spaces.
The tone is confident and emphatic, with a friendly, slightly retro warmth. Its rounded terminals and sturdy rhythm feel approachable, while the sharp diagonals in letters like V, W, and X add a hint of punch and energy. Overall it reads as bold, expressive, and built for attention rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact headlines with an approachable voice. It balances strong mass and clear silhouettes with softened curves to avoid feeling harsh, aiming for memorable branding and display readability. The consistent rhythm and simplified, geometric construction suggest a focus on bold communication across short phrases and titling.
The uppercase shows strong, simple geometry with crisp diagonals and broad horizontals, while the lowercase leans round and compact, creating a lively texture in mixed-case text. The Q’s distinctive tail and the rounded descenders (notably on g, j, y) add extra personality in words and display lines.