Sans Superellipse Nyvo 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Equines' by Attractype, 'Gibbons Gazette' by Comicraft, 'Korolev' by Device, 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Volcano' by Match & Kerosene, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, comic, impact, approachability, retro display, signage, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, geometric.
A very heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with broad, blunt strokes and consistently softened corners. Curves and counters tend toward squarish superellipse shapes, giving round letters like O and 0 a boxy, cushioned feel. Terminals are flat and sturdy, apertures are relatively tight, and interior counters are small but cleanly cut, producing strong dark mass and high impact. The lowercase is built around a prominent x-height with simple, vertical constructions and minimal modulation, keeping the texture dense and uniform in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky shapes can read clearly. It also works well for playful branding, event graphics, and attention-grabbing labels, especially when set with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a toy-like, retro signage energy. Its rounded geometry and chunky silhouettes feel friendly rather than aggressive, while the compact counters add a punchy, poster-ready presence. The voice leans toward casual display typography—confident, fun, and slightly nostalgic.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, rounded industrial geometry—combining the sturdiness of a block display with softened corners for approachability. Its large x-height and simplified lowercase suggest an emphasis on quick recognition and bold display rhythm rather than delicate detail.
The design favors squarish bowls, notches, and inset joins over fully circular forms, which helps maintain a consistent “cushioned block” motif across letters and numerals. The heavy weight and tight inner shapes mean small sizes may fill in visually, while larger sizes emphasize its distinctive superelliptic rhythm.