Sans Superellipse Ombem 21 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brandon Grotesque Condensed' and 'Brandon Text Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'Myna' by Milatype, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Vinyl' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, assertive, utilitarian, clean, technical, space saving, high impact, system consistency, contemporary tone, condensed, compact, geometric, rounded corners, high contrast (size).
A compact, condensed sans with sturdy, monoline strokes and clearly squared geometry softened by rounded corners. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls, giving letters like C, O, and Q a rounded-rectangle feel, while joins and terminals stay crisp and flat. Proportions are tight with narrow counters and economical spacing, producing a dense, efficient texture in both uppercase and lowercase. The numerals follow the same compact, robust construction, matching the overall rhythm and weight distribution.
This font is well suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a dense footprint and high-impact shapes are useful—posters, packaging, branding lockups, labels, and signage. The condensed width helps fit more characters per line, making it practical for space-constrained titles and bold informational callouts.
The overall tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a confident, industrial clarity. Its rounded-rectangular forms add a subtle friendliness without losing the strong, functional voice typical of condensed display sans typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow width by combining monoline sturdiness with rounded-rectangular construction. The goal is a contemporary, engineered look that stays legible and consistent through clean geometry and disciplined proportions.
Uppercase forms read blocky and stable, while the lowercase maintains the same squared/rounded construction for a consistent system feel. The dot on i/j is compact and square-ish, and the punctuation and figures appear designed to hold up at larger sizes with a strong silhouette.