Sans Superellipse Gidaz 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Protrakt Variable' by Arkitype, 'Double Back' by Comicraft, 'Brothers' by Emigre, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Dalle' by Stawix, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, chunky, high impact, friendly geometry, display clarity, brand character, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, rounded sans with a squared-off, superellipse construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and corners are consistently softened rather than sharp. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, giving the design a dense, poster-like color. Terminals are blunt and slightly tapered in places, and several joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that keep tight interiors from clogging at display sizes. The lowercase is compact with broad shoulders and sturdy stems; figures are similarly chunky with wide apertures and simplified geometry.
Best suited to display typography where weight and shape can do the work: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also function in short UI labels or badges when large enough for the dense forms and tight counters to remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro industrial feel. Its soft-cornered geometry and hefty silhouettes suggest friendliness and impact at the same time, making it feel energetic rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly geometric voice—leveraging rounded-rectangle construction and robust strokes for a contemporary yet nostalgic display presence, while using small cut-ins at joins to preserve clarity in heavy letterforms.
The alphabet shows strong geometric consistency across curves and straight segments, with counters tending toward squarish forms. The rhythm is tight and sturdy, favoring solid mass over delicate detail, and the distinctive notch-like joins add character while supporting legibility in heavy weights.