Sans Normal Kadis 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Pragmatica' by ParaType; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, advertising, sporty, modern, confident, dynamic, direct, impact, emphasis, speed, modernity, legibility, oblique, geometric, compact, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are built from clean circular/elliptical forms, paired with crisply cut terminals that read as subtly sheared in keeping with the slant. Counters are generous for the weight, with a sturdy, even rhythm across lines; diagonals and joins feel tight and controlled, giving the overall texture a solid, forward-leaning block of color.
Best suited to display and short-form settings where strong emphasis is desired—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold brand statements. It can also work for prominent UI labels or navigation where a dynamic, forward-leaning voice is appropriate, though its weight and slant are most effective at larger sizes.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, performance-oriented feel driven by the oblique stance and strong weight. Its geometry and clean finishing keep it contemporary and pragmatic rather than decorative, projecting confidence and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, contemporary messaging through a robust weight and consistent oblique motion, while keeping letterforms simple and geometric for quick recognition and strong visual unity.
In the sample text, the italic angle and weight combine to create strong emphasis and clear headline presence. The figures and capitals maintain a consistent, simplified construction that favors impact over delicacy, while the round letters (like O and 0) retain smoothness and clarity at display sizes.