Sans Superellipse Sidum 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, condensed, modern, assertive, sporty, editorial, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, headline focus, dynamic tone, high-contrast, angular, square-shouldered, compact, upright-leaning.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and a tightly controlled rhythm. Strokes are sturdy and fairly uniform, with subtle contrast created by tapered joins and curved transitions. Many curves resolve into rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) counters, giving bowls and terminals a squared-off softness rather than purely circular geometry. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow, with straight-sided vertical emphasis; lowercase shows a high, compact body with short extenders and simplified, sturdy shapes. Numerals are similarly condensed and dark, built for clear presence in tight settings.
Best used where space is tight but impact is needed: headlines, subheads, posters, and prominent UI or navigation labels. The condensed build also fits branding marks, packaging panels, and sports or entertainment graphics where bold, vertical word-shapes help structure layouts.
The overall tone is forceful and contemporary, with a streamlined, slightly industrial feel. Its condensed stance and slanted momentum read as energetic and purposeful, suited to messaging that wants to feel urgent, active, or headline-forward rather than delicate or bookish.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, pairing a utilitarian condensed skeleton with softened, rounded-rectangular curves for a modern, engineered personality. The slant adds forward motion while keeping letterforms sturdy and highly legible at display sizes.
Round letters like O/Q and bowls in B/P/R read as squarish with softened corners, while diagonals in A/V/W/X feel sharp and efficient. The italic construction appears oblique rather than calligraphic, preserving a mechanical, engineered look. The darkness and tight width create strong word-shapes, though dense texture can build quickly in long paragraphs.