Sans Superellipse Silap 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, friendly, retro, playful, approachable, quirky, soften modernism, add warmth, display impact, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, sturdy, bubbly, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: strokes terminate in softened, squared-off ends and curves read as rounded-rectangle arcs rather than geometric circles. The weight is substantial and consistent, with smooth joins and a gently modulated feel from the rounded corners. Proportions are compact with broad bowls and relatively small interior counters, giving letters a solid, poster-ready presence. Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey simplicity (notably in a and g), with a wide, arching m and n and a short, curled tail on y; figures are similarly rounded and sturdy, with an open, flowing 2 and a compact 8.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where its dense color and rounded geometry can carry personality—posters, packaging, signage, and brand identities in particular. It can work for editorial pull quotes or UI accent text when a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired, but its tight counters and heavy mass suggest avoiding very small sizes for long passages.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century display flavor and a slightly whimsical rhythm. Its softened geometry feels inviting rather than technical, making it read as cheerful and handmade-adjacent while still remaining clean and contemporary.
The design appears intended to blend a clean sans structure with softened, superelliptical forms to create a distinctive, approachable display voice. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition, even texture, and playful details over strict neutrality.
The rounded-square logic is especially apparent in capitals with vertical stems and softened corners (E, F, H, I), creating a uniform, blocky cadence. Wide curves on C, G, O and the thickened join areas contribute to a dark, even color in text, while distinctive terminals and asymmetries add character in headlines.