Sans Superellipse Hidom 6 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Larrikin' by HeadFirst, and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, utility, space-saving, high impact, label clarity, display emphasis, sturdy geometry, blocky, squared, compact, high-contrast (ink/space, punchy.
This typeface is a compact, tightly set sans with heavy, even stroke weight and a distinctly squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel (notably in O/Q/0/8). Terminals are predominantly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation and crisp interior corners, producing a dense, poster-like texture. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with short extenders and a pragmatic, engineered rhythm; numerals follow the same compact, squared logic for consistent color in mixed copy.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where compact width and high impact are needed. It works well for short bursts of text—titles, callouts, scoreboards, labels, and UI badges—especially when space is constrained but strong emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian: bold, compressed, and no-nonsense. Its squared rounds and condensed stance evoke industrial labeling, sports or event promotion, and a slightly retro display sensibility while remaining clean and contemporary in execution.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared-rounded geometry and consistent stroke weight to create a sturdy, highly legible display voice. Its simplified forms prioritize reproducibility and visual punch, aligning with practical, attention-grabbing typography.
The font maintains a strong, uniform typographic color, but the condensed proportions and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking. Round characters lean toward rectangular geometry, and forms like Q and 1 emphasize a functional, sign-paint/label-inspired clarity over calligraphic nuance.