Sans Normal Orlab 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Flip' by K-Type, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, punchy, playful, confident, approachable, impact, approachability, display clarity, modern branding, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and consistent, with large counters and smooth joins that keep the shapes open despite the weight. Terminals tend to feel gently blunted rather than sharply cut, and curves dominate the construction, giving the alphabet a cohesive, inflated silhouette. Spacing appears moderately tight, producing a dense, emphatic texture in words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics where a friendly but assertive voice is needed. It can work for brief UI labels or signage at larger sizes, but the dense weight is most effective when used sparingly and with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, combining bold presence with a friendly, non-aggressive softness. Its rounded geometry and chunky rhythm feel contemporary and accessible, leaning toward a playful, poster-like voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis while staying approachable, using rounded construction to soften the impact of the heavy strokes. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a cheerful, contemporary rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms read especially solid and blocky, while lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy structure with single-storey-style silhouettes and pronounced bowls. Numerals follow the same rounded, weighty logic, maintaining strong consistency with the letters in both curve quality and visual mass.