Sans Normal Orlay 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, impactful, straightforward, high impact, approachable modernity, clear branding, strong readability, display emphasis, rounded, sturdy, soft corners, compact, high legibility.
This is a heavy, rounded sans with broad, sturdy strokes and soft terminals. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls of a/b/d/p/q), while joins stay clean and simplified, keeping counters open at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel compact and blocky with wide shoulders and minimal detailing; lowercase follows a similarly robust construction with a double-storey a and a single-storey g, plus short, stable arms on e and t. Numerals are large and weighty, with simple, geometric shaping suited to prominent setting.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and short statements where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. The sturdy shapes also suit branding, packaging, and signage that needs clarity at a glance, including strong numeric callouts.
The tone is bold and approachable—confident without feeling aggressive—thanks to the rounded geometry and even rhythm. It reads as contemporary and pragmatic, with a friendly softness that fits mainstream branding and interface-forward design.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, high-impact sans that balances punch with friendliness. By pairing simplified geometry with rounded forms and ample weight, it aims to stay readable and approachable in bold display contexts.
The overall spacing and proportions favor strong word shapes and quick recognition in headings. Round letters keep consistent curvature, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are thick and assertive, reinforcing a solid, poster-ready texture.