Sans Normal Mulan 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Bajazzo' and 'Bajazzo Rounded' by Schriftlabor, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, retro, playful, sturdy, impact, approachability, retro flavor, simplicity, rounded, compact, chunky, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broad, uniform strokes. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and e), while terminals and joins are softly squared rather than sharply cut. Counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, blocky texture that reads as solid and poster-ready. Uppercase forms are wide and stable with simple construction, and the lowercase maintains clear, straightforward shapes with minimal modulation and a consistent rhythm across words.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy where weight and rounded shapes can carry personality. It works well in branding and packaging that want a friendly but assertive voice, and in signage or large-format applications where its sturdy forms remain legible.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness with a strong, attention-grabbing presence. Its rounded geometry lends a slightly retro, pop sensibility, while the dense weight projects confidence and immediacy.
The design appears intended as a bold, rounded display sans that prioritizes impact and warmth over delicacy. Its consistent geometry and dense color suggest an emphasis on strong word shapes for contemporary and retro-leaning graphic applications.
In the sample text, the heavy color creates a dark typographic mass; spacing appears tuned for display, with tight internal spaces becoming a key part of the look. Numerals are robust and clear, matching the same rounded, compact logic as the letters.