Sans Superellipse Osnun 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avanti' by Glowtype, 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, playful, punchy, utilitarian, impact, compactness, approachability, geometric consistency, retro display, rounded, compact, squared, soft-cornered, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins are clean and mechanical. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a generally tight, condensed footprint that keeps words dark and dense on the page.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where its compact width and heavy color can carry attention. It also works well for signage and labels that benefit from sturdy, simplified forms, while longer text will appear dense and is better kept at generous sizes and spacing.
The overall tone is bold and graphic with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Its softened corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, toy-like warmth while still reading as strong and functional. The result feels confident, attention-getting, and slightly quirky in rhythm.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in a compact width using a consistent rounded-rectangular geometry. Its simplified, geometric letterforms suggest an intention to feel both functional and approachable, balancing industrial strength with softened corners for friendly display use.
Counters are relatively enclosed at text sizes, producing a high-ink, poster-like texture. The set shows a clear preference for geometric, rounded-rectilinear shapes across both capitals and lowercase, creating a cohesive, logo-ready silhouette.