Sans Normal Eglum 6 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuse', 'Fuse V.2', 'Fuse V.2 Printed', and 'Gardenia' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, posters, marketing, modern, clean, friendly, casual, airy, approachability, contemporary tone, text comfort, editorial flair, humanist, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, slanted.
This typeface is a slanted sans with rounded construction and a smooth, even stroke. Curves are generous and circular (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of b/d/p/q), while verticals and diagonals keep a relaxed forward lean. Terminals are mostly soft and slightly tapered, and counters remain open, giving letters a light, breathable texture. Uppercase forms are simple and geometric-leaning, while the lowercase introduces more humanist motion (single-storey a and g, looping j/y descenders), creating a lively rhythm in text.
It suits editorial typography, lifestyle branding, and marketing materials where a modern sans with a personable slant is desired. The open counters and soft shaping also make it a good option for short-to-medium reading in digital layouts, pull quotes, and subheads.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with a casual, editorial feel rather than a rigid technical one. Its gentle slant and rounded shapes suggest motion and informality while staying polished enough for everyday branding and UI copy.
The design appears intended to balance geometric simplicity with a human, handwritten-like cadence, using rounded forms and a consistent slant to keep text feeling dynamic and friendly without becoming decorative.
Capitals are clean and straightforward with minimal embellishment, supporting clarity in headings. The numerals follow the same rounded, slanted logic, with smooth curves and an unobtrusive, text-friendly presence.