Sans Superellipse Omkid 6 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry and 'Tenby' by Paragraph (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, mechanical, utilitarian, techno, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric styling, condensed, geometric, squared-round, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed sans with a strong geometric backbone built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and straight-sided strokes. The design is largely monoline with minimal contrast, producing dense, even color in text. Counters are compact and often more rectangular than circular, with soft corners that keep the heavy shapes from feeling harsh. Terminals are typically flat and squared-off, and the overall spacing is tight, creating a tall, compressed rhythm with emphatic verticality.
Best suited to short display settings such as headlines, posters, branding locks, packaging, and wayfinding/signage where its narrow build and high visual density save space and command attention. It can work for brief subheads or UI labels when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The tone is industrial and retro-technological, reminiscent of signage, labeling, and machine-era display typography. Its compact, sturdy forms read as practical and no-nonsense, while the rounded corners add a friendly, streamlined edge rather than a purely brutalist feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact footprint, combining rectilinear structure with softened corners for a streamlined, contemporary-industrial look. It emphasizes uniform stroke behavior and simplified geometry to stay consistent across letters and numbers.
The numerals and capitals appear engineered for consistent width and stacking, with simplified interior shapes that favor clarity at larger sizes. In continuous text, the condensed proportions and heavy mass create a punchy texture that prioritizes impact over airy readability.