Sans Normal Melab 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Remora Corp' by G-Type, 'Gunterz' by Locomotype, 'Greater Neue' by NicolassFonts, and 'Identa' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, energetic, sporty, playful, confident, punchy, impact, momentum, attention, branding, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and a sturdy, block-like build. Forms are simplified and rounded, with smooth curves on bowls and counters and crisp, straight terminals on many strokes. The overall rhythm is tight and compact, with strong massing and minimal interior detail, giving letters a chunky, poster-ready presence. Numerals and capitals follow the same robust geometry, maintaining consistent weight and a forward-leaning stance across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, event posters, sports and entertainment branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can work for subheads and short blocks at larger sizes where its dense weight and slant remain clear, but it is less appropriate for extended reading at small sizes.
The tone feels bold and kinetic, with a sporty, action-oriented attitude. Its chunky shapes and italic momentum read as assertive and upbeat, leaning toward playful display rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, forward-leaning posture, combining simplified rounded construction with thick strokes for strong presence in display contexts.
Round characters like O/0 and B show generous, smooth curves, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) feel stable and thick, emphasizing impact. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g) that reinforce an informal, friendly voice.