Sans Superellipse Kana 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glembo' by Differentialtype, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, app titles, sporty, dynamic, punchy, confident, retro, impact, speed, branding, display, athletic, oblique, rounded, blunt, compact, heavyweight.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, low-contrast strokes. Terminals are blunt and softly curved rather than sharp, giving counters a superelliptical, slightly squared feel in letters like O, D, and P. The design has compact apertures and tight internal spaces, with a steady rhythm and sturdy verticals; curves are simplified and robust, and joins tend to be smooth and dense. Uppercase forms are wide and powerful, while lowercase keeps a practical, straightforward skeleton with single-storey a and g and a compact, utilitarian texture. Numerals match the letters in mass and curvature, reading best at display sizes where the heavy shapes have room to breathe.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, sports identities, team apparel, event posters, labels, and bold UI or app titles. It can work for subheads and callouts where a compact, energetic texture is desirable, but it is less ideal for extended reading in small sizes due to its heavy mass and tight counters.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning slant that suggests motion and speed. Its rounded, chunky shapes create a friendly toughness—more athletic and action-oriented than formal. The look also nods to retro sports and arcade-era signage, projecting a bold, no-nonsense attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, muscular display voice with a rounded-rectangle construction that stays legible under strong weight. The pronounced slant and simplified forms prioritize impact and motion cues, while the softened corners keep the tone approachable and contemporary.
Spacing appears generous enough to prevent the heavy strokes from clumping, but the small counters and dense joins can close up in long text at small sizes. The most distinctive character comes from the squared-round geometry and the consistently blunt terminals, which keep the texture solid and uniform. The italic angle is strong, reinforcing a sense of momentum across words and headlines.