Sans Superellipse Raref 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui labels, packaging, condensed, modern, clean, architectural, technical, space saving, systematic tone, modern neutral, geometric warmth, tall, monoline, rounded, minimal, linear.
A tall, condensed sans with a consistent, monoline stroke and softly rounded corners throughout. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, giving counters a squarish, superellipse feel (notably in C, O, Q, and 0). Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with gentle rounding that keeps the texture smooth. Proportions are narrow with long verticals; the lowercase is compact and straightforward with single-storey forms where expected (a, g) and minimal modulation, producing an even, vertical rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, signage-style layouts, and branding where a compact width helps fit more characters into limited space. It also works well for UI labels, navigation, and packaging systems that benefit from a clean, consistent, highly vertical rhythm. For long-form reading, it is likely more effective at larger sizes or with generous line spacing due to its condensed proportions.
The overall tone is contemporary and utilitarian, with a crisp, engineered feel. The rounded-rectangle curves add a subtle friendliness while staying restrained and systematic, reading as modern and slightly industrial rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, modern sans with a distinctive superellipse construction—combining a neutral, functional skeleton with subtly rounded, squared-off curves for a recognizable, system-friendly voice.
Legibility cues are strong for a condensed design: the uppercase I is a simple stem, the J has a clear hook, and the Q uses a short, tidy tail. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with open, tall shapes that align visually with the uppercase. In running text the tight width and uniform strokes create a steady, column-like texture that favors short lines and prominent display settings.