Sans Superellipse Podar 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Gothic' and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), and 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, assertive, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display clarity, rectangular, compressed, compact, monoline, blunt.
A tightly compressed sans with tall proportions and a compact, space-saving rhythm. Strokes stay largely uniform, with squared-off terminals and subtly softened corners that keep counters feeling rounded-rectangular rather than fully circular. The design emphasizes straight sides and narrow apertures, producing a dense vertical texture; curves (notably in bowls and numerals) resolve into controlled superellipse-like forms. Lowercase follows the same compressed logic with simple, closed shapes and minimal modulation, while numerals match the type’s narrow, vertical stance for consistent color in mixed text.
Well suited to headlines and display settings where horizontal space is limited, such as posters, signage, packaging panels, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation items when a compact, high-impact voice is needed, especially when spacing is tuned for clarity.
The overall tone is direct and functional, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Its compressed stance and blunt finishing give it an authoritative, no-nonsense voice that reads as practical and slightly industrial rather than friendly or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans for display typography, combining compressed proportions with rounded-rectangle curves to maintain consistency and legibility while projecting a modern, utilitarian character.
In the sample text, the narrow set and strong vertical emphasis create a firm, poster-like presence at larger sizes, while the tight internal spaces suggest it benefits from generous tracking or larger point sizes in longer lines. The family’s rounded-rectangle curves help prevent the condensed forms from feeling brittle, keeping the texture cohesive and controlled.