Sans Normal Miva 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Saint Regus' by Sonar Hubermann, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, loud, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display emphasis, playfulness, soft corners, rounded, bulky, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blocky shapes and softened corners throughout. Counters are generally compact and oval, with tight apertures that create dark, poster-like texture. Stroke terminals are blunt and slightly curved, and the design uses subtle wedge-like cuts and angled joins in places (notably in diagonals and arms), giving the face a lively, irregular rhythm. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with simple single-storey forms and prominent dots on i/j that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short punchy statements where its dense black weight and rounded forms can dominate the page. It can work well for packaging, event promotions, playful branding, and bold signage, especially when set with generous leading and not-too-long line lengths.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a big, friendly presence that feels intentionally loud and approachable. Its chunky silhouettes and bouncy spacing evoke vintage signage and cartoon title lettering rather than restrained editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice—prioritizing bold shapes, compact counters, and energetic detailing to stay legible and characterful at large sizes.
The numerals and caps carry strong geometric mass with squarish outer shapes contrasted by rounded internal counters, keeping the color dense and consistent. Diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y) feel engineered with angled cuts, adding energy and preventing the forms from becoming purely soft or blobby.