Sans Superellipse Wiha 6 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Idlewild' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Quantum Devanagari', 'Quantum Hebrew', 'Quantum Latin', and 'Quantum Latin Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Organetto' by Latinotype; and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, signage, futuristic, techy, sporty, industrial, confident, impact, modernity, branding, clarity, display, rounded, squared, extended, geometric, smooth.
A heavy, extended sans with superelliptical construction: round letters resolve into rounded-rectangle counters, and straight strokes terminate with soft, squared ends. Curves are broad and even, joints are clean, and stroke modulation is minimal, producing a solid, uniform texture. The lowercase is compact and highly legible with a tall x-height, while the overall set maintains generous width and open interiors that keep forms from clogging at display sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded-square logic, with horizontally stretched bowls and sturdy, simplified details.
Best suited to display work where its wide stance and solid weight can lead: headlines, sports or tech branding, product packaging, and large-format signage. It can also work for short UI labels or titles when a futuristic, high-impact voice is desired, but its width may be less efficient for dense text settings.
The overall tone feels modern and engineered—more cockpit-display than editorial—combining friendliness from rounded corners with assertiveness from wide, blocky proportions. It reads as fast, capable, and contemporary, with a subtle retro-future flavor reminiscent of sci‑fi interfaces and performance branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric voice built on rounded-rectangle geometry—prioritizing impact, clarity, and a distinctive tech-forward silhouette. Its consistent, low-modulation strokes and spacious counters suggest a focus on bold display readability and a strong brandable shape.
Distinctive superellipse counters and rounded-rectangular bowls create a consistent family resemblance across letters and figures. The rhythm is wide and steady, giving lines a strong horizontal drive that emphasizes headlines and short statements.