Sans Normal Inbay 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Program' by Emigre, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Golda SS' by Sensatype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, bubbly, playful display, friendly branding, retro impact, handmade feel, rounded, soft, puffy, cartoonish, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and generously blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from broad strokes and soft corners, with slightly irregular, hand-cut shaping that keeps counters and joins lively rather than perfectly geometric. Curves are full and pillowy, apertures tend to be modest, and interior spaces are often small and rounded, producing a dense, punchy silhouette. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g and short, thick arms that emphasize mass over delicacy.
Well suited for short display copy such as posters, event titles, product packaging, and playful branding where bold shapes need to land instantly. It also fits children’s content, casual signage, and social graphics where a friendly, chunky voice is desired; for longer passages it benefits from larger sizes and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning toward a whimsical, cartoon-like warmth. Its puffy shapes and uneven details give it a casual, retro display feel that reads as fun, informal, and attention-seeking rather than serious or technical.
The font appears designed to maximize impact and friendliness through thick, rounded construction and simplified forms. The slight irregularity suggests an intention to feel handmade and characterful while remaining clean enough for bold display typography.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, so spacing and line length matter; the design works best when given room to breathe. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, with rounded bowls and compact shapes that match the letters closely.