Sans Superellipse Osdil 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, and 'Bureau Grot' by Font Bureau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, industrial, compact, punchy, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, branding strength, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, square counters, closed apertures.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving letters such as O, C, and G a rounded-rectangle feel rather than true geometric circles. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, joints are tight, and counters run relatively small, creating a dense, forceful texture. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy (single-storey a, compact e), with minimal modulation and consistent rhythm across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other display settings where strong presence and compact width are useful. It can work well for packaging, sports or event branding, and condensed signage where space is limited but impact is required.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining an industrial sturdiness with a contemporary, engineered neatness. Its compressed width and blocky forms convey urgency and confidence, reading as practical and high-impact rather than friendly or delicate.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis in a narrow footprint, using squared, rounded-rectangle forms for a modern, engineered look. Its simplified, sturdy letterforms prioritize bold clarity and a consistent, hard-working rhythm in display typography.
The design favors closed shapes and tight internal space, which increases visual weight and helps it hold together at large sizes. The superellipse-based rounding keeps the geometry from feeling brittle, but the narrow set and thick strokes create a distinctly packed silhouette in words.