Sans Normal Manuk 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric and 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, impactful, sporty, retro, confident, playful, attention grabbing, friendly strength, display legibility, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, chunky sans with wide proportions and rounded, softened corners throughout. Strokes are strongly uniform in weight with gentle curvature at joins and terminals, producing a molded, almost cut-out silhouette. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be partially closed, creating dense interior spaces that increase perceived weight. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and short extenders, while the figures are broad and sturdy with simple, highly legible shapes.
Well suited to big, bold headlines, posters, and high-contrast signage where immediate recognition matters. It also fits sports and event branding, packaging fronts, and punchy social graphics, especially when used with ample spacing and clear hierarchy.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, slightly retro character. Its wide stance and rounded massing suggest sports, entertainment, and bold promotional messaging rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through width, weight, and rounded geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. It prioritizes bold legibility and a distinctive, chunky silhouette for display-led communication.
At text sizes the dense counters and tight apertures can darken paragraphs quickly, so the design reads best when given generous tracking or used at display scale. The rhythm is consistent and blocky, producing strong horizontal presence in headlines and short bursts of copy.