Sans Normal Menab 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Neue Haas Unica' and 'Neue Haas Unica Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Clinto' and 'Inovasi' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, energetic, retro, punchy, impact, motion, bold branding, headline emphasis, sports display, oblique, compact counters, rounded terminals, high impact, dynamic slant.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, compact forms and a strong rightward slant. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle modulation from curves, producing dense counters and a muscular, blocky silhouette. Curves are smooth and slightly squashed, while joins and terminals are clean and softly rounded rather than sharp. Spacing reads sturdy and headline-oriented, with letterforms designed to hold together as bold shapes at large sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, and bold packaging statements. The oblique construction and dense color also fit sporty branding and promotional graphics, especially where a compact, high-energy typographic block is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a sporty, forward-leaning feel. Its dark color and compressed internal spaces create an emphatic, no-nonsense voice that reads as energetic and attention-grabbing, with a mild retro display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through a strong oblique stance, compact apertures, and rounded, simplified geometry. It prioritizes bold presence and fast recognition over delicate detail, aiming for a confident display voice in branding and advertising contexts.
Round letters like C, O, and Q stay highly compact, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) feel stable and engineered for impact. Numerals are similarly stout and slanted, matching the letters’ dense, poster-ready color. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy weight may reduce clarity, but at display sizes it produces a strong, unified texture.