Sans Superellipse Temig 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin Gothic', 'ITC Franklin', and 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC; 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan; and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, book covers, retro, rustic, playful, handmade, posterlike, display impact, handmade texture, retro flavor, friendly clarity, sturdy, chunky, rounded, inked, irregular.
This typeface uses compact, heavy letterforms with rounded-rectangle curves and softly squared counters. Strokes are generally thick and steady, but edges show slight wobble and blunted terminals that create an inked, hand-cut texture rather than a perfectly machined finish. Round letters (O, C, G) feel boxy and superelliptical, while verticals are strong and straight, giving the alphabet a sturdy, blocky rhythm. The numerals and punctuation carry the same chunky construction, with small irregularities that add character in larger sizes.
It works best for short to medium-length display settings such as posters, packaging, cover titles, and logo wordmarks where its chunky superelliptical shapes can read as intentional texture. It can also suit editorial pull quotes or section headers when a friendly, retro-leaning emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a nostalgic, print-era personality. It feels crafted and approachable—more like stamped or brush-inked display lettering than corporate signage—bringing a slightly quirky, human presence to headlines.
The design appears intended to combine bold, rounded-rectilinear geometry with a lightly imperfect, handmade finish. It prioritizes strong presence and recognizability, aiming for a vintage display feel that remains clear and usable across mixed-case text.
The silhouette is high-impact and dark on the page, and the subtle roughness in curves and joins becomes more noticeable as size increases. Spacing appears built for display readability, with simple shapes and clear counters that keep words recognizable despite the textured edges.