Sans Superellipse Rykot 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sportswear, industrial, tech, retro, utilitarian, assertive, impact, modernize, systematize, toughen, simplify, squared, rounded, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A heavy, squared sans built from rounded-rectangle curves and straight, orthogonal strokes. Corners are consistently softened, producing superellipse-like bowls and counters, while terminals tend to be flat and blunt. Proportions feel compact and engineered, with wide shoulders and sturdy verticals; round letters like O/Q read as squarish with generous corner radii. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, short extenders, and broadly rectangular interior spaces that stay open at display sizes. Numerals follow the same modular, rounded-rect geometry, emphasizing legibility and a uniform, blocklike rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a bold, engineered voice is desired. It also fits wayfinding and signage applications that benefit from squared, open counters and sturdy forms, as well as sport and tech-adjacent branding where a compact, high-impact sans is appropriate.
The overall tone is functional and modern with a retro-tech edge—confident, mechanical, and slightly futuristic. Its softened corners keep it approachable, but the squared construction and dense forms make it feel robust and purposeful.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a compact, high-impact look using a consistent rounded-rectangle construction—balancing a mechanical, modular structure with softened corners for improved friendliness and readability.
The design maintains a consistent geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive, system-like feel. The sample text shows strong word-shape density and even color, suited to short lines and emphatic settings where clarity and impact are priorities.