Sans Normal Maniv 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic, 'Huben' by Minor Praxis, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, friendly, retro, playful, confident, display impact, approachable tone, retro flavor, bold legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy weight, display.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with subtly tapered joins and generous curves that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Counters are compact and often horizontal-oval in round letters, while terminals tend to finish bluntly with slight rounding. The lowercase is notably large relative to capitals, giving dense, high-impact texture in text; the figures share the same wide, sturdy construction and simplified shapes for immediate recognition.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, and impactful branding where strong presence and warmth are needed. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from rounded, approachable letterforms and a dense typographic color. For longer copy, it works most comfortably at larger sizes where counters and spacing remain clearly open.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing a retro sign-painting heft with a modern, clean clarity. Its rounded geometry and chunky rhythm create an energetic, upbeat voice that feels friendly rather than aggressive. In paragraphs it reads as assertive and attention-grabbing, suited to messaging that wants to feel confident and fun.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with friendly rounded shapes, prioritizing bold legibility and a lively, retro-leaning character. Its wide stance and simplified interior spaces suggest an intention to perform in attention-driven contexts while keeping an inviting, non-technical tone.
The design maintains a strong, even color across words, with minimal interior detail and a pronounced “inked-in” mass that holds up well at large sizes. Curved letters (like O/C/S) emphasize elliptical bowls, and the uppercase forms read as blocky and stable. The result is a cohesive, poster-like silhouette with high visual presence.