Sans Normal Wolev 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mesveda' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Hidone' by RantauType, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, sporty, friendly, energetic, retro, impact, motion, approachability, display legibility, oblique, rounded, soft corners, chunky, bulky.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact interior spaces. Strokes are thick and uniform, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the dense weight from feeling sharp. Curves are slightly squared off in places, giving counters and bowls a sturdy, inflated look, while diagonals and terminals lean consistently to create a forward rhythm. Uppercase forms read blocky and stable; lowercase shapes stay simple and open enough for display use, with single-storey constructions where expected and a straightforward, geometric feel overall.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where impact and motion are desired. It can work well for sporty identities, packaging, and short emphasis lines, and is most comfortable at medium-to-large sizes where its rounded details and chunky counters remain clear.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining a sporty forward slant with friendly, rounded geometry. Its dense black texture feels confident and poster-like, while the softened edges add an approachable, playful character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, energetic stance while staying friendly through rounded geometry and soft terminals. It prioritizes bold presence and readable word shapes for display-driven typography.
In text, the weight and slant create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color, especially where counters tighten in letters like a/e/s and numerals. The wide stance and rounded modeling help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while small sizes may feel crowded due to the tight internal spaces.