Sans Normal Maneh 11 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Wedding Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, playful, chunky, punchy, friendly, retro, impact, approachability, display emphasis, retro flavor, brand presence, rounded, geometric, blunted, compact, low apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact shapes and softened corners throughout. The strokes stay robust and even, with gently curved joins and blunted terminals that create a smooth, molded silhouette rather than sharp, mechanical edges. Counters are relatively small and often closed up, and several letters show low apertures and tight interior spaces, producing dense color in text. The lowercase is simple and geometric, with a single-story a and g, a sturdy, flat-ended t, and circular dots on i/j; figures are wide and blocky with similarly tight counters.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a loud, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for logos, labels, and storefront-style signage, especially when set with generous spacing or at larger sizes to preserve interior detail.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a toy-like, approachable friendliness that still reads assertive at display sizes. Its rounded geometry and compact counters give it a retro, pop-signage flavor that feels energetic rather than formal.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, approachable personality—combining geometric simplicity with thick, rounded forms for attention-grabbing display typography that remains friendly and accessible.
In paragraph settings the dense texture and small counters can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, but the strong silhouettes and consistent rounding hold up well for large headlines and short bursts of copy. The design’s low apertures and broad forms create a distinctive, poster-like rhythm.