Sans Superellipse Fobew 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Safran' by Hubert Jocham Type; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Corpid' by LucasFonts; and 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, punchy, friendly, confident, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, clarity, rounded, chunky, compact, oblique, smooth.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with rounded, superelliptical construction and broadly even stroke weight. Curves are full and smooth, terminals are clean and mostly squared-off with softened corners, and joins stay sturdy and closed, giving the letters a compact, blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall rhythm is tight and forceful, with wide bowls and simplified interior shapes that read clearly at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and short, high-impact copy where its weight and slant can do the work of attracting attention. The rounded, sturdy forms also suit branding and packaging that needs a confident, modern voice, as well as sports and active-themed graphics where a sense of speed and energy is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a playful friendliness from the rounded geometry. The slant adds momentum and a sense of movement, making the face feel sporty and attention-grabbing rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in an italicized, modern sans package, combining rounded geometry with dense, compact letterforms for strong presence. Its simplified counters and smooth curves suggest a focus on legibility at larger sizes and a contemporary, upbeat character.
The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, heavy presence, while lowercase forms keep the same rounded-rectangle logic for bowls and shoulders. The italic angle is steady across the set, and the design relies on large, uncomplicated shapes rather than fine detailing, favoring impact over delicate nuance.