Sans Superellipse Pimid 6 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ravane' by Umka Type, 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy, and 'Buyan' and 'Buyan Variable' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, retro, condensed, utilitarian, poster, space saving, high impact, technical tone, signage clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, vertical stress.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle shapes with softly squared curves and consistent, heavy strokes. Counters tend to be tall and narrow, with openings and joins kept tight, producing a dense, vertical rhythm. Curves resolve into straight segments with rounded corners rather than fully circular bowls, and terminals are mostly flat, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions and short extenders, while figures and capitals share the same condensed, blocklike proportions for a uniform texture in setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where condensed forms and high visual weight help text hold its shape at distance. It also works well for branding systems that need a compact, industrial voice, and for packaging or product markings where space is limited but impact is required.
The overall tone is functional and assertive, with an industrial, signage-like presence. Its squared-round geometry and tight spacing evoke a retro display sensibility—confident, mechanical, and slightly futuristic—while remaining straightforward rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly while remaining rigid and technical. Its consistent stroke behavior and tight proportions suggest a focus on clarity and punch in display contexts rather than airy, low-contrast text setting.
At larger sizes the distinctive superelliptical rounds and compact counters become a key personality trait; in longer lines the tight internal spaces can make text feel dense, so breathing room in layout helps. The numerals match the letterforms closely, supporting consistent visual color in mixed alphanumeric settings.