Sans Normal Maniv 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Presser' by Konstantine Studio, 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo concepts, sports branding, playful, retro, punchy, cartoonish, friendly, impact, approachability, display emphasis, retro flavor, rounded, soft-cornered, bulky, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with broad proportions and rounded, slightly squared-off curves. Strokes stay consistently thick with compact counters and apertures that keep the letters feeling dense and solid. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and the overall geometry leans on big ovals and rounded rectangles, giving the alphabet a cohesive, chunky rhythm. Uppercase forms read strongly at display sizes, while the lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy construction with single-storey shapes and clear dots on i/j.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a loud, friendly presence is desired. It can also work for large UI labels or signage when ample spacing is available, but its tight counters make it less ideal for small, text-heavy reading.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, retro sensibility. Its inflated shapes and tight internal spaces create a confident, headline-first voice that feels friendly rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight with rounded, approachable forms—prioritizing attention, warmth, and a distinctly display-oriented personality over delicate detail.
Round letters like O/C/G and numerals like 0/8/9 emphasize oval counters, while diagonals in A/V/W/X/Z are broad and stable, reinforcing a strong, poster-like presence. The density of the black shapes means spacing and line breaks benefit from generous leading in longer settings.