Sans Normal Nodur 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oceanwide Pro' by California Type Foundry and 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, impact, approachability, display emphasis, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, chunky, geometric, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal spaces. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, while joins and terminals feel softly squared, creating a sturdy, “blocky” rhythm. Counters are relatively small for the weight, apertures tend to be tight, and the overall texture reads dark and even. Uppercase forms are simple and stable; lowercase has a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a wide, symmetrical stance throughout. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction and maintain strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a strong, friendly presence is needed. It can work well for signage and short UI labels at larger sizes, and for social graphics where high contrast against the background and immediate impact are priorities.
The font projects a friendly, approachable tone with a confident, punchy voice. Its rounded mass and compact openings give it a playful, slightly retro warmth while still feeling contemporary and straightforward. The overall impression is bold and energetic rather than delicate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an approachable, rounded personality. Its simplified shapes and dense texture prioritize bold readability and a cohesive, contemporary look for display-led typography.
Because of the dense counters and tight apertures at this weight, clarity can drop in small sizes or in long paragraphs, especially in letters like a/e/s and digits with enclosed shapes. It performs best when given generous size, spacing, or breathing room in layout.