Sans Normal Wakom 6 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, posters, editorial, refined, classic, bookish, formal, editorial tone, classic refinement, elegant display, literary text, calligraphic contrast, flared strokes, crisp terminals, airy, elegant.
This typeface presents as a slender, high-contrast design with a quiet, disciplined rhythm. Strokes alternate between hairline-thin connections and fuller verticals, creating a crisp, calligraphic tension without obvious decorative flourishes. Terminals are mostly clean and sharp, with subtle flaring and tapered joins that soften transitions rather than adding overt serifs. Curves are smooth and round, counters stay open, and the overall spacing feels measured, giving the line a light, airy texture in text.
It works best where elegance and typographic color matter: magazine layouts, book covers and chapter openings, pull quotes, and refined posters. In longer passages it can deliver a light, classical texture, especially with generous leading and careful sizing that preserves the hairlines.
The tone is refined and editorial, suggesting cultured, print-oriented typography rather than utilitarian UI. Its contrast and slim proportions read as elegant and slightly formal, with a bookish, literary character suited to sophisticated messaging.
The design appears intended to blend modern clarity with a classic, high-contrast written influence—delivering a clean, contemporary silhouette while retaining the sophistication of calligraphic modulation.
Uppercase forms feel composed and stately, while the lowercase introduces more liveliness through rounded bowls and delicate entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, staying legible while maintaining a graceful, drawn quality.