Sans Superellipse Egze 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Compressed' by Arkitype, 'Procerus' by Artegra, 'Bismark' by Designova, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Supertall' by wearecolt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, urgent, sporty, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, sense of speed, display focus, condensed, oblique, compressed, blocky, sturdy.
A highly condensed oblique sans with heavy, low-contrast strokes and a tall, vertical stance. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry with softened corners and flattened curves, producing a tight, mechanical rhythm. Counters are compact and apertures are narrow, while the oblique angle and dense proportions create strong forward motion. Numerals and capitals share the same compressed architecture, keeping color and spacing consistently dark and punchy in display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports/event graphics, and bold labels where vertical space is limited. It can work for signage or wayfinding at larger sizes, and for packaging or merchandising where a compact, energetic wordmark style is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a no-nonsense, engineered feel. Its compressed slant reads as fast and competitive, evoking athletic branding, action headlines, and bold promotional messaging. The squared-round construction adds a retro-industrial edge that feels assertive rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width while maintaining a coherent, industrial superellipse construction. Its heavy weight and strong slant prioritize attention and motion, aiming for bold display communication rather than long-form reading.
Because of the extreme condensation and dense interior spaces, the texture becomes very dark in longer lines; it performs best when given generous tracking and ample line spacing. The oblique angle is pronounced, so alignment and layout benefit from clear margins and strong hierarchy.