Sans Normal Monal 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, rounded display sans with broad proportions and simplified geometry. Bowls and counters are generous, with many forms built from near-circular curves and blunt terminals. Several glyphs introduce sharp notches and wedge-like cut-ins (notably in S, a, r, and some diagonals), creating an ink-trap/stencil-like texture within an otherwise smooth, solid silhouette. The design keeps a consistent, compact rhythm in text, with sturdy verticals, wide apertures on letters like C and c, and distinctive diagonal inner cuts on O/o and Q that read as a signature motif.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the distinctive cut-in details can be appreciated. It can also work for playful editorial callouts and event graphics, especially at larger sizes where the internal notches and diagonal cuts stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and cartoonish, with a retro sign-painting and mid-century poster energy. Its chunky shapes and intentional cut details add personality and a slightly mischievous, game-like feel, keeping large headlines attention-grabbing without becoming aggressive.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining rounded geometric construction with deliberate notch and slash details that create recognizability and texture. The intention seems to be a characterful headline sans that feels retro-modern and highly graphic.
The uppercase set feels especially emblematic, with a triangular A, a geometric M, and a simplified, blocky E/F. Numerals are similarly bold and stylized, with curved, friendly forms and occasional angled joints that match the letter cut-ins. The slashed O motif appears consistently across related characters, reinforcing a cohesive identity.