Sans Normal Maner 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, loud, confident, playful, retro, chunky, impact, attention, bold branding, headline readability, retro display, rounded, blocky, compact counters, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy, wide sans with compact internal counters and broadly rounded curves that give the forms a chunky, pressed-out look. Strokes are consistently thick with softened joins; bowls and rounds (O, C, G, 0, 8) read as near-elliptical with tight apertures. Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while lowercase keeps a simple, single-storey construction where visible, with sturdy stems and short, weighty arms. Figures are large and bold, with closed shapes and pronounced horizontal emphasis that holds up strongly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, hero text, posters, and short bursts of copy where impact is the priority. It can work well for branding, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from a bold, approachable voice. For extended reading, larger sizes and ample line spacing help preserve clarity in the tight counters.
The font projects an assertive, high-impact tone with a friendly, slightly humorous edge. Its wide proportions and tight counters create a bold, poster-like presence that feels energetic and attention-seeking rather than understated. Overall, it leans toward a retro, sports-and-headlines flavor while remaining clean and sans-like.
The design appears intended to maximize visual punch and readability at display sizes through wide proportions, heavy strokes, and simplified, rounded geometry. It favors strong silhouettes and compact counters to create a dense, attention-grabbing texture that stays cohesive across letters and numerals.
Spacing appears generous enough for large headlines, but the dense counters and thick horizontals can darken quickly in long blocks of text. The design’s rhythm is driven by wide uppercase forms and consistent stroke mass, producing strong word shapes and a distinctly compact texture.