Sans Normal Mened 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type and 'Oddval' and 'Oddval Text' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel graphics, sporty, punchy, playful, retro, impact, motion, branding, display, slanted, rounded, compact apertures, ink-trap cuts, notched terminals.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are robust and mostly monolinear, with smooth curves and flattened joins that keep the silhouettes compact. Many letters show deliberate triangular notches and cut-ins at terminals and inner corners, producing a carved, ink-trap-like effect that adds crispness to the otherwise soft geometry. Spacing reads slightly tight and the overall rhythm is bold and continuous, with consistent slant across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold branding where its slanted stance and notched detailing can read as intentional style. It works well for sports-related identities, packaging callouts, event graphics, and apparel marks. For longer text, it is likely most effective in short bursts such as subheads, labels, or emphasis lines.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, poster-ready feel. The slant and chunky massing suggest motion and impact, while the rounded shapes and playful notches keep it friendly rather than aggressive. It leans toward a retro display voice reminiscent of athletic branding and punchy headline typography.
The design appears intended as an impact-oriented display sans that communicates speed and confidence. The rounded construction maintains approachability, while the consistent cut-in details add texture and improve definition in dense, heavy shapes.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive construction, with round letters (O/Q/C/G) feeling especially full and closed, and angular letters (A/K/M/N/V/W/X/Y/Z) reinforced by prominent cut-ins that create sharp highlights. Numerals follow the same approach, with strong, simplified shapes designed for visual punch at larger sizes.