Sans Normal Marep 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Wedding Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, attention, approachability, display impact, brand presence, soft-cornered, rounded, bulky, poster-like, compact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are thick and even with gently rounded joins, producing inflated counters and smooth, simplified curves in letters like C, O, and S. Terminals tend to finish bluntly, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are wide and stable, giving the face a grounded, billboard-like footprint. Lowercase forms are sturdy and open, with single-storey a and g and minimal internal detailing; numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and warmth are priorities—posters, packaging, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for large UI labels or banners when a friendly, high-visibility sans is needed, while extended small text may benefit from generous sizing and spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, pairing a confident, attention-grabbing presence with a friendly softness. Its rounded massing and simplified shapes lean toward a slightly retro, pop-signage feel rather than a technical or minimalist voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with soft, rounded geometry—creating a bold, readable silhouette that stays inviting rather than aggressive. It prioritizes strong shape recognition and a solid typographic “stamp” for display-driven applications.
In the sample text, the dense weight creates strong page color and tight-looking word shapes, which can reduce fine differentiation at smaller sizes but reads clearly and decisively when given room. The design’s rounded geometry keeps large headlines from feeling harsh despite the substantial stroke mass.