Sans Normal Makek 11 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logo design, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, retro, impact, speed, headline emphasis, brand punch, slanted, chunky, compact counters, rounded, ink-trap like.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and a compact, muscular build. Strokes are thick and steady with rounded outer curves paired with crisp, angular terminals, creating a punchy rhythm. Counters tend to be tight and oval, with frequent wedge-like joins and small notches at intersections that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins. The lowercase is sturdy with a tall x-height, single-storey forms, and simple, squared-off shoulders; numerals are equally weighty and wide, with smooth, geometric bowls and flattened joins.
Best suited to big, high-contrast applications where density and impact are desirable, such as posters, sports and fitness branding, punchy product packaging, and attention-grabbing hero text on the web. It can also work for compact logo marks and wordmarks that benefit from a forward-leaning, energetic stance.
The overall tone is loud, fast, and competitive—more trackside headline than quiet editorial text. Its slant and dense weight convey motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly enough for playful, high-impact messaging. The result feels contemporary with a hint of vintage sports branding.
This font appears designed to maximize visual punch and forward motion: wide, heavy forms with a built-in slant for speed, plus tight counters and purposeful cut-ins to keep shapes distinct at display sizes. The overall intention is bold communication and brand presence rather than long-form readability.
Letterforms maintain consistent weight and a strong baseline presence, but the internal space is intentionally constrained, giving the face a compressed, high-ink silhouette. The diagonal stress shows up in many terminals and joins, helping large-setting text feel dynamic. The design reads best where bold shapes and tight counters are an advantage rather than a liability.