Sans Superellipse Orguw 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, punchy, informal, friendly, impact, space-saving, retro tone, friendly display, condensed, soft corners, compact, sturdy, bouncy.
This typeface has compact, condensed proportions with sturdy, low-modulation strokes and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) curves throughout. Terminals are generally blunt and slightly softened, giving counters a tight, squarish-round geometry rather than pure circles. The rhythm is energetic and a bit bouncy, with small asymmetries and lively joins that keep the texture from feeling mechanical. Numerals and capitals read strongly at display sizes, with dense internal space and a solid overall color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where dense, attention-grabbing letterforms are an advantage. It can also work for branding or short UI labels when a friendly, retro display voice is desired, while longer text will feel heavy and compact.
The overall tone feels retro and playful, like mid-century signage or headline lettering meant to catch attention quickly. Its compact shapes and soft-cornered forms come across as friendly and informal rather than corporate, with a punchy, poster-like confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong display presence in a tight horizontal space, combining sturdy stroke weight with soft, superelliptic curves for a friendly, vintage-leaning voice. Its forms prioritize instant legibility and characterful texture over neutral minimalism.
Round letters (such as O/C) lean toward superellipse-like bowls, while diagonals (A/V/W/Y) appear tightly drawn to maintain the condensed width. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with small apertures and a compact footprint, creating a bold, blocky word shape that favors impact over delicacy.