Sans Normal Manay 10 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Huben' by Minor Praxis, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sporty, confident, friendly, punchy, playful, impact, attention, approachability, modernity, rounded, blocky, heavyweight, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a solid, even color on the page. Letterforms are built from thick strokes and generous curves, with softly squared terminals and minimal modulation. Counters are relatively tight, and apertures tend to be compact, giving the face a dense, sturdy texture. Lowercase forms are simple and robust, with single-storey a and g and a prominent, round dot on i/j; the numerals follow the same chunky, highly filled-in construction.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging fronts, and signage where impact and immediate legibility are priorities. It also works well for promotional graphics and bold UI accents, especially when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone is bold and outgoing, mixing toughness with approachable roundness. Its mass and width read as energetic and assertive, while the softened corners keep it from feeling harsh. The result feels modern and upbeat, with a slightly sporty, poster-forward attitude.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, rounded geometry—prioritizing bold, attention-grabbing communication while maintaining a smooth, contemporary feel.
In text, the strong weight produces a loud typographic voice and a consistent rhythm, but the compact interiors can make small sizes feel crowded. The wide stance and thick joins favor short, emphatic messages and benefit from generous tracking and line spacing.