Sans Normal Mekey 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kogah' by Differentialtype, 'Croma Sans' by Hoftype, 'Plau Redonda' by Plau, 'Regan' by The Northern Block, and 'Malik' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, playful, confident, punchy, impact, motion, display, attention, slanted, compact, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, compact letterforms. Strokes are thick with modest contrast and a subtly calligraphic feel, where counters and joins often taper or notch, creating small triangular cut-ins that read like ink-trap styling. Curves are full and weighty (notably in O/Q/8), while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X and Z add brisk, energetic rhythm. Terminals are generally blunt and softened rather than sharp, and spacing feels tight, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where impact and motion are desired, such as posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports- or action-themed graphics. It can also work for emphatic subheads or pull quotes when set with generous line spacing to prevent the dense shapes from feeling crowded.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, retro display character. Its slanted stance and chunky forms give it a friendly aggression—confident and attention-grabbing—while the rounded shapes keep it approachable and playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a dynamic slant and heavy, rounded construction, balancing assertiveness with approachability. Its notched joins and compact counters suggest a focus on maintaining clarity and texture in bold, tightly set display typography.
The numeral set matches the overall heft and slant, with strong, poster-like silhouettes that hold up at large sizes. The lowercase shows a consistent forward motion and compact counters, contributing to a continuous, banner-like texture in running text.