Sans Superellipse Otgid 6 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Karben 105' by Talbot Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, retro, utilitarian, technical, assertive, space saving, high impact, sturdy tone, modernized retro, squared-round, compact, blocky, geometric, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-round construction and consistently rounded corners. Strokes read largely even in weight, with broad verticals and tight counters that create a dense, block-like texture. Curves and terminals tend to resolve into softened rectangular shapes rather than true circles, giving letters a superelliptic, engineered feel. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with single-storey forms and minimal modulation; apertures are relatively narrow, favoring solidity over airiness.
Best suited to short text at larger sizes where its dense color and distinctive squared-round shapes can do the work—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and bold brand marks. It can also support wayfinding or UI display elements when a compact, high-impact tone is desired, though the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for longer reading.
The overall tone is pragmatic and forceful, mixing a mid-century industrial sensibility with a contemporary, tech-minded cleanliness. Its softened corners keep the heaviness from feeling harsh, lending a friendly but determined voice that suits signage-like clarity.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to feel both industrial and approachable. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest an intent to be robust, reproducible, and visually consistent across letters and numbers.
Round letters (like O/C/G) appear more squircle-like than circular, and many joins are squared with radiused transitions, reinforcing a manufactured, modular rhythm. Numerals follow the same compact, chunky logic, maintaining strong presence in display settings.