Sans Superellipse Olbem 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Gendis' by Surotype, and 'Kelpt' and 'Kelpt Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, compact, assertive, modern, industrial, sporty, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric consistency, condensed, rounded, boxy, sturdy, high-contrast-free.
This typeface is a condensed sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into broad superelliptical corners rather than true circles, giving round letters like C, O, and G a squared-off feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, counters are compact, and apertures are relatively tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. The lowercase shows a tall presence with simple, utilitarian forms and minimal modulation, while figures are robust and blocky for strong standalone readability.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where a compact, forceful presence is needed, such as posters, branding marks, packaging panels, and signage. It can also work for UI labels and navigation where space is limited and a strong hierarchy is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, engineered character. Its compact width and squared rounding read as sporty and industrial, projecting efficiency and confidence rather than softness or elegance.
The font appears designed to maximize impact in narrow widths by combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle forms that stay crisp and consistent. Its geometry suggests an intention to feel modern and practical while remaining distinctive through its squared-off curves.
The design’s rounded-rectangle geometry creates a consistent rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase, especially noticeable in the shoulders and bowls of letters like n, m, b, and p. In running text, the dark color and tight interior spaces build a strong typographic voice that favors emphasis and clarity over airiness.