Sans Normal Maraw 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'OL London' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic, and 'Gliker' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, stickers, playful, punchy, retro, comic, friendly, attention grabbing, friendly branding, retro display, playful titling, rounded, bulky, soft corners, high impact, display.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact interior counters and broad, cushioned strokes. Shapes lean on circles and flattened ovals, with softened corners and blunt terminals that keep edges from feeling sharp. Letterforms are wide and low-contrast, with a chunky rhythm and generous horizontal presence; apertures are often tight, giving the texture a dense, poster-like color. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey forms and round i-dots, while numerals follow the same inflated, rounded logic for a consistent set.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and playful branding. It also works well for bold logotypes, labels, and social graphics where strong silhouette and a friendly, retro voice are desired.
The overall tone is loud, upbeat, and approachable—more fun than formal. Its inflated curves and tight counters evoke retro signage and cartoon titling, projecting confidence and a slightly mischievous energy.
This font appears designed to maximize impact and approachability through oversized, rounded forms and dense stroke weight, prioritizing bold silhouette and a fun, display-first texture over long-form readability.
At text sizes the dense black mass and small counters can reduce clarity, but at larger sizes the distinctive round geometry reads clearly and creates strong graphic presence. The design’s consistent circular motifs help it hold together well across mixed-case and numerals.