Sans Superellipse Okrel 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Karben 205' by Talbot Type, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, confident, industrial, retro, friendly, punchy, compact impact, signage clarity, brand presence, systematic geometry, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft corners, sturdy.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and generously rounded corners, giving many forms a rounded-rectangle, superellipse-like construction. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular-oval, with a firm, vertical rhythm and minimal modulation. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off with softened edges; joins are sturdy and simplified, favoring clarity over delicate detail. The lowercase is compact and utilitarian, with single-storey "a" and "g" and short extenders that keep word shapes tight and dense.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where dense width and heavy color are advantages. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that need a compact, high-impact sans with friendly rounding. In longer text, it will appear dark and attention-forward, making it more appropriate for display than extended reading.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, but the softened corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive. It reads as modern-industrial with a slight retro signage flavor, projecting strength, practicality, and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rect geometry. It prioritizes sturdy construction, fast recognition, and a consistent, contemporary voice for branding and display settings.
The condensed proportions and tight internal space create strong texture in paragraphs and make the font feel optimized for impact. Round letters like O/C/G are noticeably squarer than geometric circles, reinforcing the superellipse motif across both letters and numerals.