Sans Superellipse Omdos 16 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jales' by Marvadesign, 'Letterboard' by Sunday Creative Co., and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, condensed, authoritative, utilitarian, modern, space-saving, high impact, functional display, modern utility, blocky, square-rounded, compact, high-contrast silhouette, tight spacing.
A compact, condensed sans with a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders, designed for dense setting. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely uniform, with squared terminals and subtly rounded corners that give curves a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be small, producing strong vertical emphasis and an even, columnar rhythm. The overall geometry favors straight stems and sturdy curves, with simplified shapes that read as built and mechanical rather than calligraphic.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where space is limited and a strong, condensed presence is desired. It works well for posters, signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from a compact footprint and high visual impact, and can also serve in UI or dashboard contexts for emphatic headings when paired with adequate spacing.
The tone is firm and functional, with a no-nonsense, industrial character. Its narrow build and blunt shapes suggest efficiency and control, lending a slightly severe, authoritative mood that feels contemporary and engineered.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of horizontal space through a condensed skeleton and sturdy, uniform strokes. Rounded-rectangle curves soften the rigidity just enough to keep the forms approachable while maintaining a distinctly engineered, utilitarian voice.
The digits follow the same condensed, square-rounded logic, creating a cohesive alphanumeric color. At larger sizes the compact counters and tight interior spaces contribute to a dense texture that can feel punchy and poster-like, while at smaller sizes it will reward generous line spacing and careful tracking.