Sans Superellipse Osgof 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, 'Asket' by Glen Jan, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, authoritative, modern, condensed, sporty, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, strong branding, blocky, squared-round, compact, heavyweight, geometric.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with a squared-round (superellipse) construction that keeps curves tight and corners softly radiused. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and counters are relatively small, creating a dense, high-impact color on the page. The overall rhythm is vertical and efficient: narrow proportions, short apertures, and sturdy joins produce a utilitarian, sign-ready texture. Numerals match the same blocky geometry, with rounded-rectangle bowls and firm terminals that maintain uniform weight and spacing.
It performs best in short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where compact width and strong silhouettes help text hold together at a glance. It also suits brand marks and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look, especially where space is limited.
The font conveys a blunt, confident tone—industrial and no-nonsense—while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. Its compressed stance and heavy forms suggest urgency and strength, leaning toward contemporary sports and tech branding rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry and uniform stroke weight for a clean, contemporary presence. Its consistent, blocky forms prioritize clarity and strength over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Round letters read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, reinforcing the superellipse feel across both uppercase and lowercase. The tight counters and narrow apertures make it punchy at display sizes, but also mean it can look very dense when set in long lines or with tight leading.