Sans Normal Manib 12 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Enotria' by Aspro Type and 'Ghosta Neue' by Black Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, confident, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, impact, branding, headline focus, retro display, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A dense, rounded sans with broad proportions and a heavy, even stroke that creates a strong, blocky silhouette. Curves are built from generous bowls and soft corner transitions, while apertures and counters stay relatively tight, producing a compact, weight-forward rhythm. The uppercase forms read sturdy and geometric, and the lowercase follows with simplified, sturdy shapes and short joins that keep everything compact. Figures are large and highly graphic, with smooth curves and sturdy verticals that maintain consistent color across lines of text.
Best suited to display typography where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, signage, and punchy editorial callouts. The broad, rounded forms also work well for logos and packaging where a friendly but assertive presence is desired, and for bold branding systems that need a consistent, high-contrast text color at large sizes.
The overall tone is loud, friendly, and attention-grabbing, with a buoyant, slightly retro feel. Its chunky curves and compact counters give it a bold, humorous voice that suits expressive headlines and brand moments more than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through broad, rounded geometry and compact internal spaces, creating a confident, highly legible silhouette for display settings. Its simplified, sturdy letterforms suggest a focus on bold branding and headline performance rather than delicate detail.
In the sample text the heavy spacing and tight internal shapes create a strong "inked-in" texture at display sizes; at smaller sizes, the compact counters suggest it will benefit from generous tracking and line spacing. The design leans on simple geometry and rounded joins, giving it a cohesive, poster-like presence across letters and numerals.