Sans Normal Maraw 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Huben' by Minor Praxis, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, playful, chunky, sporty, retro, friendly, impact, approachability, retro feel, brand presence, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with blocky geometry and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick, with generous horizontal presence and compact interior counters that create a dense, punchy color on the page. Curves are built from broad, circular forms (notably in O/o and the numerals), while diagonals and joins are simplified into sturdy, blunt transitions. The lowercase shows a tall, dominant body with short extenders, reinforcing a compact, billboard-like rhythm in text.
Best suited for display contexts where maximum presence is needed—headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and labels where a friendly, high-impact voice helps text stand out, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, leaning playful rather than formal. Its cushioned shapes and oversized proportions give it a sporty, retro display energy, with a friendly, cartoon-adjacent warmth that reads confidently at a glance.
The font appears designed to deliver immediate visual impact with a rounded, approachable personality. Its simplified, weight-forward forms prioritize bold silhouettes and strong readability in short bursts, aiming for energetic branding and statement typography rather than quiet, text-first settings.
The design emphasizes mass and silhouette: counters stay tight, apertures are small, and many terminals feel squared-off or slightly angled, producing strong word-shapes. In the sample text, spacing and letterforms create a continuous, attention-grabbing texture that favors impact over delicacy.