Sans Superellipse Otdab 6 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'FF Cube' by FontFont, and 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, tech, confident, clean, utilitarian, modernization, clarity, impact, approachability, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, high contrast-free, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves resolve into softly squared corners, giving bowls and counters a compact, cushion-like geometry rather than fully circular forms. Stroke terminals are clean and mostly flat, with consistent thickness and a steady rhythm that keeps shapes blocky yet friendly. The lowercase is straightforward and legible, and the numerals are similarly robust, with simplified interiors and strong, stable silhouettes.
Well-suited to branding and headline typography where a bold, modern presence is needed, as well as posters and short display lines that benefit from its sturdy shapes. The clean monoline construction and compact forms also make it a good option for UI labels, navigation, and signage-style applications when set at sufficiently large sizes.
The overall tone feels contemporary and industrial, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with a purposeful, engineered solidity. It reads as confident and pragmatic, with a subtle tech/wayfinding flavor that avoids ornament in favor of clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans that feels engineered and approachable at once, using superellipse-derived rounding to soften a strong, blocky structure. It prioritizes impact, consistency, and quick recognition over expressive calligraphic detail.
Round letters like O, C, G, and U show the defining superellipse logic—neither perfectly round nor sharply squared—while diagonal letters (A, V, W, X, Y) remain crisp and assertive. The design’s weight and compact counters help it hold up in high-impact settings, especially where a geometric, modern voice is desired.