Sans Normal Miri 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cy Grotesk' and 'Cy Grotesk Std' by Kobuzan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, punchy, playful, poster-ready, retro, impact, distinctiveness, approachability, display voice, blocky, rounded, soft corners, high impact, compact counters.
A heavy, wide sans with chunky, geometric construction and strongly rounded outer forms. Strokes are thick and uniform, with small, tight counters and frequent horizontal cut-ins that create a distinctive notched silhouette across many letters and numerals. Curves are full and circular (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R), while joins and terminals tend toward flat, squared finishes that keep the texture dense and graphic. Spacing appears tight in running text, producing a compact, ink-heavy rhythm that reads best at larger sizes.
This style excels in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, merchandise graphics, packaging, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work for energetic branding systems where a distinctive, chunky display voice is needed, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and attention-grabbing with a friendly, toy-like softness from the rounded geometry. The notched details add a lively, slightly eccentric voice that feels energetic and graphic rather than neutral or corporate, evoking a retro display sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through broad proportions and dense stroke mass, while maintaining approachability via rounded geometry. The recurring notched cut-ins function as a signature motif to differentiate the letterforms and add character in display typography.
The font’s small internal spaces and thick joins create strong black/white contrast at the macro level, but fine interior details can close up as size decreases. Numerals share the same chunky, rounded logic, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-oriented color and presence.