Sans Normal Manib 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monk' by 4RM Font, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, loud, sporty, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, attention, approachability, display, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, headline.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded geometry and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with compact interior counters and broad, flat terminals that give letters a blocky silhouette. Curves are generous and smooth in bowls and rounds, while diagonals and joins stay sturdy, producing a solid, high-impact rhythm in uppercase and lowercase alike. Numerals follow the same stout construction, with wide proportions and simplified interior spaces for consistent texture.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where its width and weight can command attention. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a friendly, high-impact sans, as well as signage or labels that need quick recognition from a distance.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, leaning toward a sporty, retro display feel. Its mass and breadth read as bold and extroverted, while the rounded shaping keeps the voice approachable rather than aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact with simple, rounded forms that stay legible at large sizes. The combination of wide proportions, softened corners, and compact counters suggests an emphasis on bold display typography with an approachable, contemporary-retro character.
At text sizes the tight counters and dense color can build a strong, dark typographic block; it benefits from comfortable tracking and ample line spacing. The design’s wide set and sturdy shapes make it particularly effective where immediate visibility and a graphic presence are priorities.