Sans Normal Inliv 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikado' by HVD Fonts and 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, attention, warmth, humor, display, rounded, soft corners, blobby, cartoonish, handmade.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blobby shapes and softly irregular contours. Strokes are uniformly thick with low contrast, and terminals are fully rounded, giving each letter a molded, almost squishy silhouette. Counters are small and often pinched or off-center, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven, lively rhythm. The overall texture is dense and dark, with simplified joins and compact apertures that favor bold silhouette over fine detail.
Works best for headlines, posters, packaging, and display copy where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It suits children’s media, playful branding, social graphics, stickers, and short punchy statements where the chunky silhouettes can carry the message.
The font reads as playful and approachable, with a humorous, slightly mischievous tone. Its soft, puffy forms suggest a casual, kid-friendly energy and a retro cartoon sensibility rather than a formal or technical voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, rounded forms and a deliberately imperfect, hand-shaped feel. It prioritizes character and warmth over precision, aiming for high visibility and a fun, approachable display voice.
At text sizes the heavy weight and tight interior spaces make it feel best suited to short lines; round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 8/9 emphasize the pinched counters, while letters with arms and diagonals (K, R, X) keep the same soft, chunky handling. Spacing appears generous in the sample, helping the dense shapes remain distinct.