Sans Normal Mabey 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Gunterz' by Locomotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, playful, retro, attention, momentum, impact, friendliness, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact joins, geometric.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, geometric bowls. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and terminals are clean and largely blunt, giving a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is consistent and tightly controlled, with minimal stroke modulation and a strong rightward lean that keeps lines moving forward.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, large-format signage, and brand marks that want a bold, forward-leaning voice. It can also work for packaging and promotional graphics, where its dense weight and rounded geometry help maintain clarity at large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a sporty, action-oriented slant and friendly, rounded shapes. Its mass and forward tilt read as confident and attention-seeking, while the softened geometry prevents it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines geometric roundness with an energetic slant. It prioritizes presence and momentum, aiming for a contemporary-sport and retro-advertising feel rather than quiet, long-form readability.
The numerals and capitals share the same compact, muscular construction, producing a cohesive texture in headlines. In text settings the weight creates dense color, so spacing and line length will strongly influence readability, especially at smaller sizes.