Sans Normal Kolis 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry; 'Flexo' by Durotype; 'Gilam' by Fontfabric; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, energetic, impact, speed, clarity, branding, oblique, compact, rounded, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded outer curves paired with crisp, flattened terminals. Strokes are consistently robust with minimal contrast, and the slant creates a forward-leaning rhythm that stays controlled rather than calligraphic. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, R, and a, while round forms (O, Q, 0) read as slightly squarish ovals, keeping a sturdy, engineered feel. Numerals share the same mass and slant, with a plain, open-top 4 and broad, stable bowls in 6/8/9 that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where its weight and slant can communicate momentum—such as sports and event branding, promotional posters, product packaging, and bold interface headers. It can also work for signage or labels that need fast, high-impact recognition, especially when set with generous spacing and clear hierarchy.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a clear sense of motion from the oblique angle and compact, muscular shapes. It feels contemporary and performance-oriented—more “go” than “slow”—while remaining clean enough to avoid looking noisy or distressed.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that reads quickly while projecting speed and confidence. Its compact, rounded construction and firm terminals suggest an emphasis on durability and clarity for display-led typography rather than delicate editorial nuance.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the font a unified, italicized texture in paragraphs and headlines. Wide letters like W and M are kept controlled and dense, and the lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g), reinforcing a streamlined, utilitarian voice.