Sans Superellipse Tariw 6 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cactus' by Alias, 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Poster Sans' by K-Type, and 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, labels, industrial, retro, condensed, rugged, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, vintage print, grit, signage, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, distressed texture, poster-ready.
A tightly packed, condensed sans with tall proportions and chunky strokes that read as compact and forceful. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving O/C/D-style forms a superelliptical, squared-off roundness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, and many joins show small notches and slight waviness that create an ink-trap/pressed-print impression. Texture is intentionally uneven, with subtle rough edges and interior speckling that suggests worn ink or distressed stamping while maintaining strong legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, branding marks, and label-style applications where a compact footprint is useful. The built-in worn texture makes it especially effective for vintage-inspired graphics, industrial themes, and music or event promotions, while longer passages may feel visually dense.
The overall tone feels industrial and workmanlike, mixing a retro poster sensibility with a slightly gritty, analog finish. Its narrow, emphatic rhythm adds urgency and punch, while the softened corners keep it from feeling sterile or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width while adding a pre-inked, imperfect print character. Its rounded-rectangle construction and controlled distressing aim for a bold, utilitarian voice that still feels approachable and crafted.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent condensed skeleton, with simple, sturdy constructions and minimal flourish. Numerals follow the same compact, heavy style, staying clear and sign-like, and the distressed detailing is consistent enough to read as a deliberate texture rather than random noise.