Sans Normal Oslan 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype and 'Franklin Gothic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, impact, legibility, approachability, modernity, display strength, rounded, blocky, soft corners, geometric, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with sturdy strokes and broadly proportioned capitals. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, with softened corners and compact interior spaces that stay consistent across the alphabet. The lowercase shows simple, robust construction with short-to-moderate extenders and a single-storey "g"; counters remain relatively tight in letters like a/e/s, reinforcing a dense, poster-like color. Numerals follow the same weight and curvature, producing an even, emphatic texture in lines of text.
Best suited for large-size applications such as headlines, display copy, posters, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where quick recognition and a friendly, modern voice are needed.
The overall tone is direct and energetic, combining a friendly roundness with a strong, assertive presence. It reads as contemporary and approachable rather than delicate, with a clean, utilitarian confidence suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual weight with a smooth, rounded geometry, emphasizing clarity and immediacy for display typography. The consistent construction across letters and numerals suggests an intention to provide a strong, contemporary workhorse for bold messaging.
The design’s tight apertures and small counters increase visual impact at larger sizes, while also creating a compact, dark typographic color in paragraphs. Broad bowls and rounded terminals help keep the heaviness from feeling harsh.