Sans Superellipse Nulak 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Jonah' by Canada Type; 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Aeroscope' by Umka Type; and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, compressed, punchy, utility, space-saving impact, bold display, industrial accent, geometric consistency, rounded corners, blocky, compact, monoline, stencil-like.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with heavily softened corners and thick, even strokes. Counters are tight and often squarish, creating a dense texture that reads as solid, poster-like blocks. Terminals are mostly flat with subtle rounding, and several joins show small notch-like cut-ins that add a slightly engineered, stamped feel. Overall spacing is economical and the silhouettes stay highly consistent across letters and numerals, emphasizing a rigid, modular rhythm.
Best suited for large-scale display use where density and impact are desired—headlines, poster typography, branding marks, and short punchy phrases. It also works well for signage and packaging where a compact footprint helps fit more characters while keeping a strong visual presence.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage-industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, packaging, and mid-century display lettering. Its compressed heft gives it a loud, confident presence, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than aggressive. The slight cut-in details introduce a utilitarian, fabricated character that feels mechanical and intentional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular geometry for consistency and rapid recognition. The small notch-like cut-ins read as a deliberate industrial accent, helping the face feel manufactured and distinctive while staying firmly sans in construction.
The numerals match the letterforms’ blocky, rounded construction and maintain strong uniformity, supporting cohesive headline settings. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and compact counters can visually fill in, so it benefits from generous size, contrast, or tracking when needed.