Sans Normal Manib 11 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Wedding Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, and 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, impact, approachability, headline emphasis, retro nod, rounded, chunky, blocky, compact apertures, smooth curves.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and tightly controlled apertures. Strokes are thick with subtly softened corners and continuous curves, giving counters a more enclosed, oval feel. The design reads as a display face: widths are generous, spacing is sturdy, and shapes lean toward simple geometric construction with a few distinctive cuts and terminals that add character without looking decorative.
Best suited to large-scale applications where weight and silhouette can do the work: headlines, poster typography, logos/wordmarks, and bold brand systems. It also fits packaging and apparel graphics where a friendly but forceful tone is needed, while extended paragraphs may feel dense due to the enclosed counters and heavy color.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a confident, headline-ready presence. Its rounded massing and enclosed counters add a friendly, approachable feel, while the strong silhouettes create an energetic, sporty impression with a mild retro flavor.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize visual impact with rounded geometry and compact internal space, producing a strong, cohesive texture. The goal seems to be an attention-grabbing display sans that stays approachable and legible in short bursts while maintaining a distinctive, chunky personality.
Round letters like O/C/G show prominent, smooth bowls and relatively small openings, boosting impact at large sizes but reducing internal whitespace. Several lowercase forms use simplified, single-storey constructions and sturdy stems, keeping the rhythm dense and uniform across words.