Sans Superellipse Horij 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Burlingame' by Monotype, 'Exo Soft' by Polimateria, 'Hackman' by The Northern Block, 'Crepes' by cretype, 'Sica' by dooType, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, display, brand voice, legibility, rounded, soft, bulky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: curves read as softened rectangles and corners are broadly radiused rather than circular. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with wide counters that stay open despite the mass. Proportions are expansive and slightly squat, giving letters a stable, blocky footprint; terminals are blunt and smoothly finished. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders relative to the large bowls, and a compact rhythm that favors bold silhouettes over delicate detail. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, with simplified forms and generous interior space.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand marks where its chunky superelliptical shapes can read clearly and set a friendly tone. It also works well for short UI labels, badges, and signage-style callouts where a soft but emphatic voice is needed.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness and a confident, athletic heft. Its rounded-rectangle shapes feel modern and friendly while still nodding to retro display lettering and bold packaging aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded presence—combining sturdy, low-detail letterforms with broad curves and open counters for quick recognition. Its geometry prioritizes a cohesive, iconic silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for strong display consistency.
At larger sizes the rounded corners and wide counters give strong clarity and an inviting texture. In dense settings the heavy weight and compact spacing can create a solid typographic “bar,” making it most effective when given breathing room or used for emphasis.