Sans Normal Malim 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Huben' by Minor Praxis, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Balgin' and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, bold, modern, playful, impact, motion, attention, approachability, rounded, oblique, chunky, soft corners, bouncy.
A heavy, oblique sans with wide, rounded forms and a strongly forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and consistent, with softened corners and generous curves that keep counters open despite the weight. Letterforms feel compact and aerodynamic, with angled terminals and a slightly compressed inner spacing that creates a dense, punchy texture in text. Numerals match the letterforms with broad, rounded silhouettes and a similarly slanted, streamlined rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where size and impact matter—headlines, posters, punchy brand marks, and packaging that needs a bold, dynamic voice. It also works well for sports-leaning identities and promotional graphics where an energetic, forward-driving rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, reading as sporty and high-impact while staying friendly due to its rounded geometry. Its forward slant and chunky shapes suggest motion and confidence, giving headlines an energetic, contemporary feel.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a sense of motion, combining a wide, weighty build with rounded construction to keep the tone approachable. The consistent slant and streamlined shapes appear intended to read fast and loud in short phrases and titles.
The design emphasizes momentum through consistent diagonal stress and subtly sheared horizontals, which helps long lines maintain a cohesive rightward flow. The roundness prevents the weight from feeling harsh, making it suitable for attention-grabbing display use without turning aggressive.