Sans Superellipse Algip 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, whimsical, elegant, display, space-saving, retro styling, geometric clarity, display impact, condensed, geometric, monoline, rounded corners, tall caps.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with tall, elongated capitals and compact lowercase proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a soft, superelliptical feel rather than perfect circles. Strokes stay even throughout, with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and lightly rounded. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow internal spacing and a distinctly compressed silhouette across letters and figures.
Best suited to display settings where its narrow, tall proportions can add personality while saving horizontal space. It works well for posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and signage, especially when a retro-geometric flavor is desired. For longer text, it’s likely most effective in short lines, captions, or punchy statements where its distinctive rhythm stays readable.
The compressed geometry and rounded-rectangle curves evoke a vintage, Art Deco–leaning tone with a playful modern edge. It feels stylish and slightly eccentric, balancing sleek verticality with friendly, softened corners. The result is attention-grabbing without looking aggressive or heavy.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, decorative sans voice built around rounded-rectangle construction and strong vertical emphasis. Its goal seems to be providing a recognizable, era-tinged headline style that remains clean and structured while adding character through proportion and softened geometry.
Distinctive tall forms in letters like A, H, M, N, and W emphasize verticality, while rounded bowls in B, D, O, P, and Q reinforce the soft geometric theme. Numerals follow the same condensed, monoline logic, with clear, display-oriented shapes that prioritize character over neutrality.