Sans Superellipse Manud 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, 'Magr' by Locomotype, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Block' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Huberica' by The Native Saint Club, 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion, and 'Computechnodigitronic' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, sporty, playful, retro, energetic, friendly, display impact, branding, motion, approachability, retro cueing, rounded, soft corners, chunky, oblique, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with oblique posture and a distinctly soft, superelliptical construction. Strokes are thick and uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to finish in rounded corners rather than sharp cuts. Counters are generally small and boxy-rounded, giving the letters a compact, “punchy” texture; several glyphs show subtle ink-trap-like notches or scooped joins that help keep shapes open at this weight. The overall rhythm is slightly irregular due to variable character widths and expressive, simplified joins, but it remains visually consistent across the set.
Best suited to display contexts where bold character is desirable: logos, headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or promotional callouts when a friendly, high-impact tone is needed, but dense paragraphs may feel heavy due to the compact counters.
The font projects a bold, upbeat voice with a sporty, arcade-like confidence. Its rounded geometry and chunky weight feel friendly and approachable, while the slant adds motion and a sense of speed. The result reads as playful and retro-leaning without becoming purely novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through thick, rounded forms and an energetic slant, balancing legibility with a distinctive, brandable silhouette. Its superelliptical shapes and softened corners suggest a focus on modern, approachable display typography with a nod to retro sports and arcade aesthetics.
Figures and uppercase forms emphasize rounded-rectangle silhouettes, with tight interior spaces that strengthen the solid, logo-ready appearance. The lowercase maintains the same blocky softness, favoring simple, sturdy structures over delicate details, which supports strong impact at larger sizes.