Sans Superellipse Tamun 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, sporty, retro, rugged, impact, compactness, legibility, solidity, utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, blunt terminals, compact spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off, superellipse-like curves and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and counters stay relatively tight, giving the forms a dense, sturdy texture. Round letters like O/C/G lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, while joins and shoulders are firm and simplified. The overall rhythm is condensed and punchy, with straightforward construction and little optical delicacy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging fronts, labels, and bold signage where density and presence are priorities. It can work for brief subheads or callouts in small doses, but the tight counters and heavy weight make it less ideal for extended reading at smaller sizes.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a slightly rugged, stamped feel that reads as practical rather than refined. Its blocky curves and dense color suggest an industrial, sporty sensibility with a mild retro utility flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangular geometry to stay friendly while remaining sturdy and highly visible. It aims for a consistent, no-nonsense texture that holds up in display settings and practical graphic applications.
The lowercase shows sturdy, compact bowls and short ascenders/descenders relative to the heavy stroke, helping lines of text feel tightly packed. Numerals are similarly weighty and simplified, matching the alphabet’s squared-round construction for a consistent, sign-like presence.