Sans Normal Issy 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to '403 Glaco' by 403TF, 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co., 'Hofmann Grotesk' by W Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, attention, branding, display, slanted, compact counters, soft corners, ink-trap like, high impact.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and tightly packed internal spaces. The strokes are thick and relatively even, with rounded outer curves contrasted by sharp, wedge-like terminals and cut-ins that create a slightly faceted silhouette. Many glyphs show angled, sheared joins and small notches that read like purposeful cutouts, adding texture and helping counters stay open at large sizes. Overall spacing feels sturdy and headline-oriented, with a strong forward-leaning rhythm across words.
Best suited to short, large-size settings where weight and slant can do the work: headlines, posters, sports and event branding, bold wordmarks, and energetic packaging. It can also function for subheads or callouts, but its dense counters and strong styling make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, retro display attitude. Its slant and chunky forms suggest motion and impact, giving text a bold, attention-grabbing presence that feels promotional and competitive rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed and momentum. By combining hefty proportions with angular cut-ins and wedge terminals, it aims to stay legible while projecting a distinctive, high-energy display personality.
Round letters and numerals stay notably full and dark, while diagonals and joins introduce a consistent “carved” detail that gives the design a distinctive, slightly engineered look. The lowercase maintains a robust, upright-to-slanted stance with rounded bowls and short, thick finishing strokes that preserve a compact, dense color in text.