Sans Normal Maliw 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, confident, loud, retro, impact, speed, display branding, attention-grabbing, athletic feel, slanted, soft-cornered, bulky, rounded, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are thick and smoothly modeled, with softened corners and generous curves that keep the texture cohesive at display sizes. Counters are relatively small (notably in letters like a, e, o), giving the face a dense, high-impact color on the page. The lowercase is large and assertive, with sturdy bowls and short, blocky joins; numerals share the same wide stance and rounded geometry for a consistent headline feel.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, event graphics, sports or lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and large-format signage where mass and slant can carry the message. It can work for brief subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts, but the dense counters and strong presence make it less ideal for extended small-text reading.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, forward-leaning motion that reads as action-oriented and confident. Its rounded weight and tight counters add a friendly but forceful presence, leaning toward retro athletic and poster aesthetics rather than quiet neutrality.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a fast, italicized feel while keeping shapes approachable through rounded construction. The design prioritizes bold visibility and a cohesive, energetic texture for branding-forward display typography.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines feel fast and continuous. Round letters emphasize a slightly squashed, aerodynamic look, while diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y/Z) stay bold and stable, avoiding sharp fragility.