Sans Normal Tybah 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Optima Nova' by Linotype, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Linex Sans' by Monotype, 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, retro, soft, sturdy, approachability, display impact, nostalgia, informality, rounded, blunt, bulky, bouncy, compact.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded forms with a soft, slightly irregular rhythm that keeps the texture lively rather than strictly mechanical. Curves are generous and terminals tend to end in blunt, subtly flared cuts, giving letters a carved, chunky silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and round letters (O/C/G/Q) read as broad, oval shapes. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and a simple, straight l and i; overall spacing appears moderate with a dense, poster-like color in text.
This font is well suited to headlines and short-form display settings where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed—posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand statements. It also works for playful editorial callouts or campaign graphics, especially when set with generous leading to let the rounded shapes breathe.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly nostalgic character. Its bold, rounded shapes suggest fun and informality while still reading as solid and dependable. The gentle unevenness in strokes and terminals adds a hand-touched, human quality that keeps it from feeling corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display sans with softened geometry and a slightly hand-cut feel. It prioritizes personality and visual presence while keeping letterforms simple enough to remain legible in large, attention-getting sizes.
In the sample text, the weight and broad proportions create a strong typographic presence and maintain clarity at larger sizes. The figures are simple and robust, matching the letterforms’ rounded, chunky construction and supporting a consistent voice across alphanumerics.