Sans Normal Arles 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web content, editorial, product design, signage, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, technical, everyday readability, neutral branding, clarity, modern utility, geometric, rounded, monolinear, open apertures, high legibility.
This is a clean, geometric sans with predominantly circular bowls and smooth, monolinear strokes. Letterforms are wide and evenly proportioned, with generous counters and open apertures that keep interior spaces clear at text sizes. Terminals are crisp and largely straight, while curves stay regular and consistent, producing a calm rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The numerals are simple and evenly drawn, matching the letterforms’ round geometry and steady stroke weight.
It performs well for interface copy, web and app typography, and general-purpose editorial text where clarity and an even reading texture matter. The wide proportions and open counters also make it a strong choice for labels, wayfinding, and product communications that need clean, contemporary legibility.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded construction and open shapes. It reads as straightforward and dependable rather than expressive, giving it a contemporary, utilitarian character suitable for everyday interface and editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans built around simple geometric construction and consistent stroke behavior. Its proportions and open interior spaces prioritize readability and a stable, contemporary tone across both short display lines and longer passages.
Capitals present a stable, signage-like presence with broad round forms (notably C, G, O, Q) and clear diagonals in A, V, W, and Y. Lowercase maintains clarity through open forms and roomy spacing, and the text sample shows an even texture with minimal visual noise across lines.