Sans Normal Ilnav 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Northpole' by 38-lineart and 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, soft, cartoonish, bold impact, approachability, playful branding, display clarity, rounded, bubbly, blunt, compact, chubby.
A heavy, rounded sans with generous curves, blunt terminals, and softly squared corners that keep the silhouette smooth and approachable. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters tend to be compact, giving letters a dense, “inked-in” feel at display sizes. Proportions are broad and stable, with simple geometric construction in rounds (O, C, G) and straightforward, sturdy joins in angular forms (K, M, N, W). The lowercase is single-storey where expected (a, g), with short, rounded arms and a noticeably chunky rhythm; dots are circular and prominent, and numerals follow the same softened, weighty logic.
Best suited to display typography where impact and friendliness are priorities: headlines, posters, packaging, product labels, and playful brand identities. It can also work for UI labels or calls-to-action when set with ample spacing, but is most comfortable in short bursts rather than long text blocks.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and casual—more friendly than formal. Its rounded massing and tight counters create a bold, toy-like presence that reads as approachable and fun rather than technical or restrained.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual presence with an approachable, rounded character—balancing geometric simplicity with soft corners to create a bold, contemporary display voice.
At smaller sizes the dense counters and heavy joins may reduce internal clarity, while at large sizes the smooth curves and uniform weight produce strong, clean shapes. The wide stance and rounded terminals make it especially effective for short words, logos, and emphatic headlines.