Sans Normal Mekoz 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'HT Arcadia Grotesk Expanded' by Hype Type, 'Gunterz' by Locomotype, 'PT Schimetrik' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Campton' by René Bieder, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Salvatore' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social graphics, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, playful, impact, motion, display, branding, attention, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact, heavy.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Curves are full and rounded while terminals are mostly blunt, producing chunky silhouettes and a strong, continuous texture in text. The stroke behavior stays steady across shapes, with small apertures in letters like e and s and generous, circular bowls in o and 8. Overall spacing feels firm and compact, emphasizing mass and momentum over delicacy.
Best suited for display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, promo graphics, and bold brand statements. It can work well for sports or streetwear-adjacent branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing social media type. For long-form reading, it’s more effective in short bursts or larger sizes where counters and spacing have room to breathe.
The design reads energetic and assertive, with a dynamic forward lean that suggests speed and impact. Its rounded heft gives it a friendly, approachable edge, keeping the tone fun rather than aggressive. The overall impression leans toward bold, promotional, and slightly retro display styling.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, contemporary display voice with speed-oriented slant and rounded, blocklike forms. Its consistent, weighty construction prioritizes visibility and brand presence, aiming for a graphic, logo-ready feel that holds up in bold headlines and large-scale applications.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and geometric, while lowercase introduces more bounce through rounded bowls and short, thick joins. Numerals are similarly weighty and graphic, with an especially round 0 and 8 that harmonize with the letterforms. In longer lines, the dense black color and small apertures can make text feel compact and powerful.