Sans Superellipse Pekil 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Carrosserie' by Letterwerk, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Brilk' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoon, attention grabbing, playful tone, bold signage, friendly branding, rounded, soft, compact, bouncy, blobby.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight counters and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel that keeps the texture lively. Terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharply cut, and curves lean toward superellipse forms in letters like C, O, and S. The overall rhythm is chunky and tightly packed, with sturdy verticals and simplified joins that favor bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where bold, friendly shapes need to read quickly. It also fits characterful branding, playful product marks, and youth-oriented or entertainment contexts, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its tight counters and chunky details stay clear.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a casual, comic-adjacent tone. Its softened geometry and chunky weight suggest fun, informality, and a touch of retro sign-painting energy rather than precision or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a loud, approachable display voice using rounded-rectangle geometry and simplified letterforms. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and an easygoing, playful texture for attention-grabbing messaging rather than understated text typography.
Distinctive features include single-storey lowercase forms (notably a and g), compact bowls, and a generally squarish roundness that keeps letters feeling contained and punchy. Numerals follow the same stout, rounded construction for consistent color in mixed text.