Sans Superellipse Borup 6 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a monoline sans with a slender, condensed footprint and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft, squared-off corners, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Strokes stay consistent and delicate, with simple terminals and restrained joins; diagonals (as in A, V, W, and X) are crisp and linear. Spacing is measured and even, producing a tidy rhythm in both the glyph grid and the paragraph setting.
It suits interface labeling, captions, and informational graphics where a light, orderly texture is desired, and can also work for signage and wayfinding that benefits from narrow proportions. In branding and packaging, it conveys a modern, technical refinement, and it can be effective in large-size headlines where its distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry becomes a feature.
The overall tone is contemporary and pared back, with an airy, technical calm. Its softened corners add a subtle friendliness to an otherwise precise, utilitarian voice, reading as sleek rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, space-efficient sans with a consistent geometric logic—using softened, superelliptical curves to keep the tone approachable while maintaining a precise, contemporary structure.
Figures follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with notably soft curves in 2, 3, 5, and 9 and an oval, vertical 0. Uppercase forms feel tall and composed, while lowercase maintains clear, simple silhouettes that emphasize legibility and a streamlined texture in running text.