Sans Normal Arlig 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 521' by Bitstream; 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans MT Cyrillic', 'Gill Sans MT Greek', 'Gill Sans MT WGL', and 'Gill Sans Nova' by Monotype; 'Humanist 521' by ParaType; and 'Humanist 521' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, branding, editorial, presentations, modern, neutral, clean, approachable, technical, versatility, legibility, system design, clarity, neutrality, rounded, geometric, minimal, crisp, open.
A clean sans with a rounded, geometric skeleton and smooth curve transitions. Strokes are even and unmodulated, with mostly squared terminals that keep the texture crisp rather than soft. Uppercase forms lean toward classic geometric construction (circular C/O, straightforward E/F), while lowercase mixes geometric bowls with practical details for readability, such as open apertures and simple joins. Overall spacing reads balanced and slightly airy in text, producing an even rhythm across mixed case and numerals.
This design suits interface copy, product dashboards, and general-purpose settings where clarity and consistency are priorities. It also works well for contemporary branding systems, signage/wayfinding, and editorial layouts that need a neutral sans with a geometric edge.
The tone is modern and neutral, with an understated, utilitarian clarity. Its rounded geometry adds approachability without becoming playful, making it feel contemporary and dependable rather than expressive or decorative.
The likely intention is a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans that balances geometric purity with pragmatic legibility in continuous text. Its restrained shapes and even texture suggest it was drawn to perform reliably across many everyday communication and brand applications without calling attention to itself.
Round characters (C, O, Q, c, o, e) are notably smooth and regular, giving the font a consistent, engineered feel. Diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, Y and the angular Z introduce sharper accents that help prevent the design from feeling overly soft. Numerals appear straightforward and highly legible, matching the same clean, geometric logic as the letters.