Sans Normal Tylef 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, informal, high impact, approachability, playfulness, retro flavor, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, bulky, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and softly flared terminals that give strokes a slightly brush-cut, hand-shaped feel. Curves are broad and full, with gently uneven stroke endings and a subtle wobble in the outline that keeps the texture lively rather than strictly geometric. Proportions emphasize a large x-height and stout, high-ink forms; apertures are generally tight, and joins are thick, producing strong silhouette-based recognition. Numerals and capitals share the same robust, cushioned construction, with a consistent rhythm and minimal fine detail.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a strong, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for signage and attention-grabbing callouts, especially when set with generous spacing and at medium-to-large sizes to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro warmth. Its soft, chunky shapes read as casual and human, projecting friendliness and energy more than precision or formality. The lively texture suggests hand-made signage or upbeat packaging rather than corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an inviting, soft-edged personality. By combining very heavy strokes with rounded forms and slightly hand-shaped terminals, it aims to feel approachable and fun while remaining highly legible in display settings.
At smaller sizes, the tight counters and dense joins can make interiors close up, while at larger sizes the irregular terminal shaping becomes a defining character feature. The font maintains strong presence in short words and headlines, where its rounded massing and buoyant rhythm are most effective.