Sans Superellipse Jidul 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, children’s media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoon, attention grab, friendly tone, retro display, soft geometry, brand voice, rounded, blobby, soft corners, compact, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, superelliptical construction and gently uneven stroke edges that feel slightly hand-pressed. Counters are mostly rectangular with rounded corners, and many joins balloon subtly, creating a bouncy rhythm across words. The x-height is notably tall, with short ascenders and descenders, and the overall set reads blocky and compact despite its width. Terminals are blunt and curved rather than sharp, and the numerals echo the same cushiony geometry with squared-off bowls and softened corners.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as posters, titles, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky rounded forms can read clearly and project personality. It also works well for playful editorial callouts or children’s-focused graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is warm and informal, leaning toward playful retro display rather than sober text setting. Its chunky shapes and cushioned corners give it a friendly, approachable voice that can feel comic, toy-like, or snack-brand bold depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, combining a rounded-rectangle skeleton with a slightly handmade finish. It prioritizes friendliness and character over neutrality, aiming for bold, attention-grabbing display typography with a retro, cartoon-leaning flavor.
In the sample text, the strong weight and tight interior spaces make small sizes feel dense, while larger sizes emphasize the quirky, slightly irregular silhouette. Round letters like O/Q and double-bowl forms (e.g., B/8) show prominent, rounded-rectangle counters that become a defining motif.