Sans Superellipse Osgab 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, 'Expreso' by JVB Fonts, and 'Propane' by SparkyType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, techy, condensed, sturdy, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, modern utility, rounded, squared, compact, blocky, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight counters and a strong vertical rhythm; curves resolve into superellipse-like corners rather than true circles. The overall silhouette is tall and efficient, with short extenders and a large lowercase presence relative to capitals. Terminals are blunt and clean, and joins stay simplified, producing solid, highly legible shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short text where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, product packaging, and logo/wordmark work. Its dense letterforms and squared-rounded construction also fit UI labels and tech/industrial themed graphics where a sturdy, space-saving sans is desirable.
The tone is confident and utilitarian, balancing a friendly softness from the rounded corners with an assertive, engineered feel. It reads as modern-industrial with a subtle retro signage flavor, making text feel robust, straightforward, and slightly tech-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and clarity in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and contemporary. It prioritizes an even, dark typographic color and simplified shapes for strong presence and quick recognition in display contexts.
Many round letters (like O/C/G) lean toward squared bowls, giving the font a consistent “rounded box” geometry. Numerals share the same compact, monoline build and feel optimized for clear, space-efficient settings. The texture is dark and even, creating a strong block of color on the page.