Sans Superellipse Olray 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, retro, condensed, utilitarian, assertive, space-saving, impact, systematic, labeling, branding, squared, rounded corners, monoline, compact, mechanical.
A condensed, monoline sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and corners rather than true circles. Strokes stay consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and terminals are largely blunt with softly radiused edges. Counters are compact and often rectangular, giving letters a tight, efficient texture, while the tall lowercase proportions keep forms readable despite the narrow set. Overall spacing and rhythm feel disciplined and vertical, with a distinctly engineered silhouette across both caps and lowercase.
This style works best for display typography where space is limited and impact is needed—headlines, posters, packaging panels, wayfinding, and label-style graphics. It also suits logos and wordmarks that want a compact, engineered feel, and can be effective for UI or dashboard titles when a condensed, high-density voice is desired.
The tone is functional and industrial, with a subtle retro flavor reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and mid‑century condensed display typography. Its compact, squared-round shapes project firmness and efficiency, reading as no-nonsense and purposeful rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed voice with strong presence, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a cohesive, industrial system. Emphasis is placed on consistency of stroke and corner treatment, producing a sturdy, highly recognizable texture at display sizes.
The sample text shows strong vertical emphasis and a dense color on the page, which makes it stand out in short bursts but can feel intense in longer settings. Rounded corners soften the geometry just enough to avoid harshness, while the superelliptical bowls keep a consistent, system-like look across letters and figures.