Sans Superellipse Akgi 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, technical, assertive, compact, space-saving, technical tone, display impact, geometric consistency, systemic branding, squared, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, geometric.
This typeface is built from compact, squared forms with noticeably rounded corners, giving letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) silhouette. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and counters are tight and rectangular, creating a dense, economical texture. Curves are simplified into short radiused turns rather than broad bowls, while joins and terminals feel clipped and engineered. The lowercase follows the same boxy geometry with sturdy stems and minimal aperture opening, and the numerals share the same squared, utilitarian construction for a cohesive, sign-like rhythm.
It works best for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging titles, and signage where a compact, technical look is desirable. The squared, rounded-rectangle construction also suits UI labels, badges, and product marking-style graphics when you want a firm, engineered voice.
The overall tone is industrial and no-nonsense, with a retro technical flavor reminiscent of labeling, stenciled hardware aesthetics, and compact headline typography. Its dense shapes and squared rounds read confident and mechanical rather than friendly, projecting a controlled, engineered energy.
The font appears designed to translate geometric, rounded-rectangular letterforms into a practical, space-saving display style. Its consistent heavy strokes and clipped terminals suggest an intention to feel mechanical and modernist, prioritizing strong texture and visual efficiency over calligraphic nuance.
The design’s tight apertures and condensed interior spaces make it particularly impactful at larger sizes where its distinctive squarish curves and compact proportions are most apparent. In continuous text, the strong vertical rhythm and enclosed counters produce a dark, uniform color that emphasizes structure over softness.