Sans Superellipse Hidud 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Cooperative' by Hafontia, 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utilitarian, space saving, impact, brand presence, clarity, blocky, compact, rounded corners, closed apertures, high impact.
A compact, tightly drawn sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a strongly condensed stance. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are largely blunt and clean, with consistent stroke endings and minimal modulation. The lowercase shows sturdy, straightforward construction with relatively closed apertures (notably in forms like e, a, and s), while the numerals follow the same compact, blocky logic for a cohesive texture in mixed settings.
This font is well suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, and bold brand statements where space is limited. It can also perform in packaging and wayfinding/signage applications that benefit from a compact footprint and strong silhouette, particularly in short phrases or stacked layouts.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, pairing a contemporary, engineered feel with a slightly retro industrial flavor. Its dense rhythm and squared curves project authority and efficiency rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and legibility in tight horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, geometric look. By combining condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle curves and sturdy, uniform strokes, it aims for a modern display voice that feels practical and assertive.
The narrow proportions create a dark, continuous typographic color, especially in longer lines, while the rounded-rectangle shaping prevents the texture from feeling overly sharp. The design reads best when allowed breathing room in tracking and line spacing to offset its naturally compact counters.