Sans Superellipse Olduw 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Niquitta Mirzani' by Arterfak Project, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Explorer' by Fenotype, and 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak) (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, retro, condensed, punchy, space saving, high impact, geometric consistency, signage voice, rounded corners, blocky, monoline, compact, sturdy.
A compact, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes stay even with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and a steady rhythm in text. Counters are relatively small and squared-off, with softened corners and flat terminals that keep the shapes blunt and uniform. The lowercase shows a high x-height with short ascenders/descenders, reinforcing a tight, vertical texture and strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact voice is useful. The dense color and high x-height help short lines and UI-sized labels stay assertive, though the tight counters suggest giving body text extra size and tracking.
The overall tone feels functional and workmanlike, with a hint of retro signage. Its squared-but-soft geometry reads confident and no-nonsense, giving headlines a straightforward, engineered character rather than a delicate or lyrical one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space using a consistent rounded-rect geometry. It prioritizes clarity and uniformity over calligraphic detail, aiming for a sturdy, modern-industrial look that holds up in bold, attention-driven settings.
Round letters (like O/C/G) lean toward superelliptical forms, while straight-sided characters keep corners subtly radiused for consistency. Numerals and capitals share the same condensed, block-forward stance, making mixed-case settings look cohesive and emphatic.