Sans Superellipse Pilab 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', 'Kaneda Gothic', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, assertive, compact, modern, headline, space-saving impact, high visibility, modern utility, brand punch, condensed, blocky, squared-round, tight, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently blunt terminals. Curves are squared-off into superellipse-like bowls, giving counters a compact, almost stencil-less block feel without actual breaks. Vertical strokes dominate, joins are tight, and horizontals read as short, thick bars, producing a dense color and strong rhythm. Lowercase forms are tall relative to ascenders, with compact apertures and minimal internal whitespace, and the numerals follow the same squared-round geometry for a unified texture.
Works best for headlines and short bursts of text where space is constrained but high impact is required—posters, editorial headers, labels, and display-driven packaging. It also suits wayfinding and bold signage treatments, especially when set with generous tracking and strong contrast against the background.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, with an industrial, signage-like presence that favors impact over delicacy. Its compressed proportions and dense blackness feel efficient, direct, and contemporary—built to command attention in limited space.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, pairing a squared-round, superellipse-inspired geometry with heavy strokes for dense, unmistakable letterforms. It prioritizes uniformity and visual authority, making it suited to display typography where presence and compactness matter most.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, and the narrow internal counters can close up quickly as sizes decrease or when used on busy backgrounds. The rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid, rectangular skeleton, keeping the overall voice modern rather than purely mechanical.