Sans Normal Menel 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Mally' by Sea Types, and 'Ebony' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, bold, dynamic, confident, impact, momentum, attention, display, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, slightly squarish curves that keep the texture dense and punchy. Strokes are thick and consistent, with gently softened terminals and smooth joins that avoid sharp corners. Counters are compact (notably in O, P, R, a, e), helping the letters read as solid blocks at display sizes. The rhythm is lively, with a noticeable forward lean and subtle width variation across letters, while maintaining an overall cohesive, uniform stroke feel.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, brand marks, and packaging callouts. Its dense color and compact counters make it most effective at medium-to-large sizes, where the oblique emphasis and rounded geometry read clearly and confidently.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, suggesting speed and motion through its forward slant and chunky silhouettes. Its rounded forms keep the voice friendly rather than aggressive, making it feel sporty, promotional, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility and a sense of motion in display settings, pairing a friendly rounded skeleton with an emphatic, forward-leaning stance. It prioritizes bold presence and quick recognition over fine typographic nuance for long reading.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while the lowercase introduces more personality through single-storey shapes (a, g) and prominent dots on i/j. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, built for immediate recognition rather than delicate detail.