Sans Normal Manan 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, retro display, brand presence, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact counters, impactful.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and generously thick strokes. Curves are built from smooth, circular geometry with softened joins, while horizontals and verticals stay sturdy and uniform. Counters are relatively tight, giving letters a compact, high-ink look, and the overall rhythm is steady and block-like. The lowercase follows the same chunky construction, with simple forms, short-ish extenders, and clear, round punctuation and dots.
Best suited to large sizes where its heavy, rounded shapes can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold on-screen UI moments. It also works well for short blocks of text in ads or banners, but its tight counters and strong weight favor display use over long-form reading.
The font reads bold and approachable, with a buoyant, upbeat tone. Its rounded massing and wide stance suggest a retro-pop and sporty energy—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or aggressive.
Designed to deliver high-impact communication through broad, rounded letterforms that stay friendly and legible at a glance. The emphasis appears to be on a confident, graphic silhouette suitable for branding and bold messaging.
Round letters like O and Q appear strongly elliptical and dense, and diagonals (e.g., V/W/X/Y) are thick and stable, reinforcing a poster-like presence. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, keeping the set visually consistent in display settings.