Sans Normal Velis 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marlin Sans', 'Marlin Soft', and 'Marzano' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, user interfaces, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, modern, casual, approachable, clean, approachability, modern clarity, friendly tone, conversational emphasis, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, open apertures, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a rounded, oblique sans with smooth, continuous curves and softly finished terminals. Letterforms lean consistently to the right, with a gentle, handwritten-like flow while staying clearly constructed and geometric in many bowls and counters. Strokes are even and calm, with open apertures and generous inner spaces that keep the texture readable. Overall spacing and rhythm feel lively and slightly informal, helped by the curved joins and the subtly varied, calligraphic-like stroke paths in letters such as a, g, and y.
It suits modern branding systems that want warmth without sacrificing clarity, and it performs well for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text blocks. The rounded, oblique forms also fit UI labels, packaging copy, and promotional graphics where a friendly, energetic tone is desirable.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a casual, welcoming voice. Its oblique stance adds motion and conversational energy without becoming overly expressive or decorative, making it feel upbeat and approachable.
The design appears intended to blend clean sans construction with a softer, more personable oblique voice. It aims for easy readability and a contemporary feel, using rounded geometry and open forms to stay clear while maintaining a casual, human touch.
Uppercase shapes are rounded and simplified, with smooth transitions and minimal sharpness; diagonal letters like K, V, W, and X keep a soft, flowing character. Numerals follow the same rounded logic and appear clear and steady, matching the text color well for general-purpose settings.