Sans Normal Miho 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, kids media, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, display impact, playful branding, retro flavor, bold signage, soft corners, bulbous, heavyweight, poster-ready, high impact.
A heavy, compact display sans with broad, rounded geometry and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many joins and terminals are carved into gentle curves or scooped notches that create distinctive interior shapes. Counters tend to be small relative to the overall mass, and bowls are roomy but tightly enclosed by the thick outlines. The lowercase shows simple, robust constructions (single-story a and g), round i/j dots, and a large, prominent x-height that keeps words dense and blocky. Numerals are bold and sculpted, with rounded forms and occasional cut-in details that echo the letterforms.
Best suited to large-format typography where its sculpted shapes and dense weight can carry visual impact—posters, display headlines, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short, playful UI headings or event graphics, but longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing to maintain legibility.
The overall tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a bubbly, retro personality that feels more informal than technical. Its chunky silhouettes and soft shaping read as friendly and fun, leaning toward a mid-century / pop display feel rather than a neutral utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that maximizes boldness and warmth through rounded forms, small counters, and signature cut-in details. It prioritizes memorable silhouettes and a cheerful, retro-leaning presence over subtlety or long-form readability.
In text settings the dark color and tight internal spaces can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, while the distinctive cut-ins and rounded notches add recognizable character at headline scales. The rhythm is lively, with slightly irregular widths and strongly shaped bowls that make repeated letters feel animated.