Sans Superellipse Olliw 12 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, quirky, friendly display, retro signage, brand voice, high impact, rounded, soft, compact, bouncy, high-contrast counters.
A compact sans with heavy, rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared terminals. Strokes stay broadly even, with gentle swelling at joins and corners that produces a carved, inked feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls, and straight strokes have subtly rounded ends; counters are moderately tight, keeping the overall color dark and punchy. The lowercase is simple and sturdy (single-storey a and g), with short ascenders/descenders and a generally condensed footprint that stacks well in lines and blocks of text.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, packaging fronts, labels, and logo wordmarks where its chunky rounded shapes can be appreciated. It also works well for short UI headings or playful wayfinding, especially when a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired. For long passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain legibility.
The tone is approachable and slightly mischievous, evoking mid-century display lettering and hand-cut signage. Its chunky, rounded forms read as warm and informal, with a buoyant rhythm that feels energetic without becoming chaotic. Overall it suggests fun, friendly messaging and casual branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing geometric consistency with just enough irregularity to feel lively. It prioritizes strong silhouette and personality for branding and titles over neutral text economy.
The uppercase and numerals keep a consistent rounded-square logic, and many glyphs show small idiosyncrasies in curve-to-stem transitions that add personality. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may reduce interior clarity, while at larger sizes the sculpted corners become a defining feature.