Sans Normal Menab 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types and 'Clinto', 'Inovasi', and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, punchy, confident, dynamic, retro, impact, motion, branding, headline strength, bold display, slanted, compact spacing, rounded corners, soft terminals, bulky counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and a compact, dense rhythm. Letterforms are built from rounded geometry with softened corners and smooth curves, balanced by sturdy straight strokes and clean, unadorned terminals. Counters are relatively tight and often teardrop-like in the rounds, giving the face a muscular, compressed interior while keeping outlines clean and consistent. Diagonals and joins feel reinforced and stable, producing a strong, uniform texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact and motion are desired, such as headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. It can work well for logos or wordmarks that need a strong, compact presence, and for short emphatic lines where the heavy texture becomes an asset.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, action-oriented feel that reads as sporty and promotional. Its chunky shapes and slanted stance add momentum and confidence, while the rounded construction keeps the mood friendly rather than harsh. The impression leans slightly retro, reminiscent of bold display lettering used for headlines and high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sense of speed, combining sturdy, rounded construction with a strong slant for momentum. It prioritizes bold presence and cohesive texture across letters and figures for attention-grabbing display use.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight internal spaces make word shapes highly graphic, favoring short bursts of text over long reading. Numerals match the same robust, rounded construction, maintaining a cohesive color alongside the letters.