Sans Superellipse Peniz 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Press Gothic' by Canada Type, 'Schmalfette CP' by CounterPoint Type Studio, 'Factual JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Brecksville' by OzType. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, condensed, poster, urban, athletic, space saving, high impact, signage, brand punch, tall, blocky, square-rounded, compact, assertive.
A tall, compact sans with tightly packed proportions and a strong rectangular rhythm. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with corners and bowls shaped by rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry rather than true circles. Counters are narrow and vertical, apertures are small, and terminals are clean and blunt, giving the letters a carved, stencil-free blockiness. The lowercase follows the same compressed structure with a sturdy, upright stance; the numerals are similarly narrow and built from straight-sided forms with softened corners for consistency.
Best suited to large-scale applications where density and impact are desirable: headlines, posters, title cards, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and labels where space is limited and a condensed, assertive voice is needed.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward industrial signage and high-impact headlines. Its compressed, squared forms project urgency and toughness, with a slightly retro poster feel that reads as bold and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to maximize visual weight and presence while conserving horizontal space, using superellipse-based shapes to keep the forms friendly enough to avoid harshness. It aims for a strong display voice that remains orderly and consistent across an extended alphabet and numerals.
In text settings the compact letterfit and small internal spaces create a dense texture, which increases impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps the design cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping it stay stable and consistent in large-format use.