Sans Superellipse Olmis 6 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, friendly, quirky, sturdy, playful, impact, branding, nostalgia, legibility, display, rounded corners, soft terminals, squared rounds, high contrast edges, chunky.
A heavy, compact display face built from rounded-rectangle forms with softly squared curves and consistently thick strokes. Corners are broadly rounded and terminals often finish with a subtle flare or hook, giving many letters a sculpted, cut-out look rather than a purely geometric finish. Counters are tight and simplified, and the overall rhythm is punchy with strong black shapes and minimal interior space, producing a dense, poster-like texture in text. Figures and capitals follow the same superelliptical construction, with robust verticals and gently curved joins that keep the silhouette smooth and uniform.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, characterful voice is needed. It works well for logotypes, packaging, and signage that benefit from rounded, chunky letterforms and strong contrast against a background, and it can add a retro accent to short text blocks and pull quotes.
The tone feels retro and approachable, mixing industrial sturdiness with a playful, slightly eccentric character. Its rounded construction and chunky weight read as friendly and informal, while the squared-off curves add a confident, sign-painting-like presence.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum personality and impact through simplified, rounded-rectilinear geometry. It prioritizes distinctive, memorable letter silhouettes and a cohesive, superelliptical construction for display settings rather than neutral body text.
The design relies heavily on distinctive silhouettes—especially in curving letters and bowls—so it reads best when given room to breathe. In longer lines the dense color and tight counters create a strong, rhythmic pattern that emphasizes shapes over fine detail.