Sans Superellipse Hidus 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Broadside' by Device, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Orecla' by Maulana Creative, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, compact, modern, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, bold branding, modern utility, condensed, blocky, sturdy, rounded corners, closed apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed footprint and an overall squared-off, superelliptical construction. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and corners are subtly rounded rather than sharp, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Counters tend to be tight and often more rectangular than circular, with relatively closed apertures that reinforce the solid, compressed rhythm. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, and numerals share the same chunky, space-efficient proportions for consistent color in text and display settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand marks where density and presence are advantages. It can also work for signage and UI moments that require compact, emphatic labels, though the tight apertures suggest avoiding very small sizes for continuous reading.
The font reads as forceful and workmanlike, with an industrial straightforwardness. Its tight spacing and dense silhouettes give it a confident, no-nonsense voice suited to messaging that needs immediacy and impact rather than delicacy.
Likely intended as a condensed, high-impact sans that maximizes visual weight within limited horizontal space. The superelliptical geometry and rounded corners aim to balance toughness with a clean, contemporary finish for attention-grabbing display typography.
The design’s narrow set width and large internal weight create strong vertical emphasis and a tall, packed-in feel. Rounded-rectangle bowls and terminals keep the tone contemporary and friendly enough to avoid harshness, while still preserving a distinctly bold, compressed presence.