Sans Superellipse Ogriv 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection; 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic P', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, industrial, punchy, condensed, playful, space saving, high impact, brand voice, retro display, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, dense.
This typeface uses heavy, compact strokes with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Counters are small and mostly vertical in feeling, giving letters a sturdy, compressed presence. Curves are squared-off into superelliptical bowls, and joins are thick and uniform, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. The lowercase is robust and simplified, with single-storey forms where applicable and short, blunt terminals; figures follow the same chunky, rounded-block logic.
Best suited for headlines, short phrases, logos, labels, and packaging where strong presence and compact width are useful. It can work for signage and wayfinding-style display text, and for editorial or advertising callouts that need a dense, high-impact voice. For long body copy, the heavy color and tight interior spaces suggest using larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a friendly edge created by the rounded corners. It reads as retro-leaning and utilitarian—evoking signage, packaging, and display typography where impact matters more than delicacy. The compressed rhythm and dark mass convey energy and confidence without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a friendly, approachable character. Its superelliptical geometry and rounded corners suggest a deliberate blend of industrial sturdiness and softened, contemporary warmth for display-driven typography.
Spacing appears tight in effect due to the heavy shapes and narrow proportions, so the font visually fills lines quickly. Round letters (like O/C/G) feel more like rounded rectangles than circles, and straight-sided letters keep a consistent, engineered silhouette. Numerals are stout and highly legible at display sizes, matching the uppercase’s compact stance.