Sans Superellipse Hodah 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bokeseni' by AukimVisuel, 'Tabloid Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Balboa' by Parkinson, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Balbek Pro' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, punchy, industrial, playful, sturdy, impact, space-saving, branding, display, blocky, rounded, compact, soft-cornered, heavy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly chamfered corners. Strokes are uniformly thick, producing dense counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than perfect circles, and joins are simplified and sturdy, giving many letters a carved, cutout feel. The overall rhythm is tight and chunky, with clear, simplified silhouettes and minimal modulation across the set.
Best suited for display applications where strong texture and compact shapes help a message stand out: posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and punchy signage. It can work for short bursts of copy or subheads when ample size and spacing are available, but the dense counters are most comfortable at larger settings.
The tone feels bold and assertive while staying friendly due to its rounded geometry. It reads as retro-leaning and industrial—like mid-century signage or sports/club lettering—bringing a confident, energetic presence to headlines. The compact forms and dark texture add urgency and impact, with a slightly playful edge from the softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a sturdy, simplified construction with rounded-rectangle curves for a friendly, retro-industrial character. Its consistent heavy stroke and compact rhythm suggest a focus on bold messaging and high visibility in display typography.
Round letters (like O, C, G, and 0) share a consistent rounded-rectangle logic, which keeps the set cohesive at display sizes. Several glyphs show intentionally simplified details and tight apertures, emphasizing solidity over delicacy; this increases visual impact but can make small-size text feel dense.