Sans Superellipse Oldif 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, utilitarian, retro, friendly, compact, compact impact, signage clarity, industrial warmth, space saving, condensed, rounded corners, sturdy, blocky, softened.
A compact sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are built from squarish, superellipse-like bowls and terminals, giving counters a softly boxy feel rather than true circular geometry. The caps are tall and tight with minimal flare, while lowercase forms maintain strong verticality and sturdy joins; apertures are generally modest, and spacing is kept efficient for a dense, rhythmic texture. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, with simplified, robust silhouettes and consistent stroke endings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where compact width and strong color are advantages. It can perform well for signage and branding that benefits from a sturdy, rounded-industrial voice, and it holds up in short text blocks when you want dense, punchy emphasis.
The overall tone is pragmatic and slightly retro, balancing toughness with approachable rounded edges. It reads as workmanlike and signage-minded, with a friendly softness that keeps the heavy forms from feeling harsh. The condensed rhythm and squared curves add a subtle industrial and mid-century display character.
The design appears intended to provide a condensed, high-impact sans that stays readable by using simplified shapes, uniform stroke weight, and rounded-rectangle geometry. Its softened corners suggest an aim to combine industrial strength with a more friendly, contemporary finish.
Distinctive superellipse bowls and rounded corners create a cohesive, stamp-like solidity across letters and figures. The narrow set width and strong vertical stems make lines feel compact and emphatic, especially in mixed-case text.