Sans Superellipse Ikriv 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'Cimo', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry; and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, playful, retro, punchy, compact, high impact, retro display, signage strength, friendly geometry, distinctive texture, blocky, rounded, squat, geometric, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and tightly controlled curves. Strokes are broadly even with subtle contrast, and terminals are blunt with softened corners that keep forms from feeling sharp. Counters are small and often rectangular, producing dense silhouettes and strong color in text. Several joins show narrow cut-ins/notch-like shaping (especially in diagonals and inner corners), which adds texture and helps separate masses at display sizes. Overall spacing feels sturdy and compact, with a tall lowercase presence and simplified, high-impact letterforms.
Best suited to display typography where impact is the priority: posters, big headlines, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short promotional copy or labels where a dense, attention-grabbing texture is desirable, but it’s less ideal for small text or airy layouts due to its tight counters and heavy color.
The font projects a loud, confident tone with a slightly humorous, poster-ready attitude. Its rounded geometry adds friendliness while the dense weight keeps it forceful, evoking retro signage and bold editorial headlines. The notched details introduce a gritty, industrial edge that prevents the shapes from becoming too soft or toy-like.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through compact, superelliptical forms and strongly simplified structures. The small counters and notch-like joins suggest an effort to keep internal shapes from closing up while adding a distinctive, industrial flavor. Overall, it aims for a retro-modern display voice that stays friendly through rounded geometry while remaining unmistakably bold and assertive.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy blocks with softened shoulders, while lowercase keeps a strong vertical rhythm and minimal modulation. The figures are similarly robust and geometric, designed to match the same compact, high-contrast-in-mass texture as the letters. In long lines, the dark overall color and tight counters can create a compressed feel, favoring larger sizes and shorter text runs.