Sans Superellipse Karu 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics; 'Mako' by Deltatype; 'Morgan Poster' by Feliciano; 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, retro, impact, speed, space saving, branding, display, condensed, slanted, rounded corners, blocky, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and a squared-off, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves are built from smooth superellipse-like corners rather than circles, giving counters and bowls a tight, engineered feel. Strokes stay uniform and dense, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation, creating an even, poster-like color. Spacing is economical and the overall rhythm is fast and forward-leaning, with sturdy shapes that stay clear at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, sports or motorsport-style branding, impactful posters, and packaging where dense, slanted letterforms can deliver energy and immediacy. It also works well for short UI labels, merchandising, and titling where a compact footprint and high visual weight are desirable.
The font reads assertive and kinetic, with a confident, high-impact tone. Its slant and compressed build evoke speed and competition, while the rounded-rectangle geometry adds a modern, machined character. Overall it feels bold, direct, and built for attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while communicating speed and strength. Its rounded-rectangle skeleton and blunt terminals prioritize solidity and consistency, suggesting a display face tuned for branding and titling rather than long-form reading.
Uppercase forms are compact and squared, while lowercase keeps the same blocky logic with tight apertures and short extenders. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect silhouette for a consistent, sign-like texture across mixed text. The strong slant makes long lines feel dynamic but also increases the sense of density in paragraphs.