Sans Superellipse Oldin 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CG Gothic' by Monotype, and 'Bonnet Grotesque Nr' by astype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, punchy, space saving, high impact, functional clarity, signage style, monoline, rounded corners, soft terminals, rectangular forms, compact.
A compact, tightly set sans with monoline strokes and strongly rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft, squared-off bowls, and many joins and terminals feel gently radiused rather than sharply cut. Proportions are tall and compressed, with short extenders and a large lowercase body, producing an even, vertical rhythm. The overall drawing favors simplified geometry and sturdy counters, keeping shapes consistent across letters and numerals.
Works best for headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where space is limited and impact is needed. Its condensed, sturdy shapes suit signage, labels, packaging, and UI elements such as badges or navigation items, especially when a compact typographic color is desirable.
The tone reads pragmatic and industrial with a subtle retro flavor, like labeling and signage designed to stay clear under rough conditions. Its condensed stance and blocky roundness give it a confident, no-nonsense presence that feels mechanical yet approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms stable and legible while maintaining a distinctive, engineered personality. It prioritizes consistency and compactness for display-oriented communication.
Round letters lean toward squarish bowls (notably in O/C/G-style forms), reinforcing the superelliptical feel. Punctuation and numerals maintain the same compact, heavy footprint, helping mixed text stay visually uniform in dense settings.