Sans Superellipse Ponul 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, industrial, retro, techno, condensed, stoic, space saving, display impact, geometric uniformity, technical tone, rounded corners, rectangular, monoline, tight spacing, compact.
A condensed, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse geometry. Stems are straight and uniform, with small-radius corners and minimal modulation, creating a crisp, engineered rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and vertically oriented, with many forms relying on squared bowls and narrow apertures; curves read as softened rectangles rather than circles. The overall texture is tight and dense, with clear, hard edges and a consistent, mechanical cadence across letters and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where a dense, vertical rhythm is an advantage: headlines, posters, signage, product labeling, and compact wordmarks. It also works well for interface labels or dashboards when you want an engineered, space-efficient look, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded-rect geometry reads cleanly.
The font conveys a utilitarian, industrial voice with a retro-futurist edge. Its tall, compact shapes and softened corners feel both technical and approachable, suggesting signage, equipment labeling, and mid-century modern display aesthetics. The tone is disciplined and matter-of-fact rather than friendly or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using superelliptical construction to keep forms uniform and highly controlled. It prioritizes a strong, vertical presence and a consistent industrial texture, aiming for legible, modernist display typography with a distinctive rounded-rectangle personality.
Roundovers are used consistently at terminals and internal joins, keeping the design cohesive even in complex shapes like M/W and the numerals. Several glyphs emphasize verticality and closed forms, which boosts impact in headlines but can make similarly shaped characters feel close in color at smaller sizes.