Sans Superellipse Otgef 16 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'Goldana' by Seventh Imperium, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, technical, assertive, modern, utilitarian, compact impact, technical clarity, space saving, modern branding, condensed, rounded corners, square-leaning, compact, uniform strokes.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with uniform stroke weight and a squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a superellipse feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with tight apertures and firm joins that create a dense, steady color in text. The lowercase is built with restrained shapes and relatively small internal spaces, and the numerals follow the same condensed, blocky rhythm for consistent alignment and emphasis.
Best suited for headlines and display typography where a compact footprint and strong, even strokes create immediate presence. It also fits utilitarian branding contexts such as packaging, product labels, and signage, especially when a modern, engineered look is desired. In longer passages it will produce a dense texture, so it works most comfortably at larger sizes or with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone feels industrial and matter-of-fact, with a sturdy, engineered presence. Its rounded-square forms add a friendly smoothness, but the narrow proportions and firm terminals keep it more functional than playful. The result is a modern, assertive voice that reads as practical and controlled.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry for a modern, technical look. By pairing condensed proportions with softened corners and consistent stroke weight, it aims to balance sturdy clarity with a subtly approachable finish.
The type maintains a consistent geometric logic across cases, with noticeably squared bowls and counters that reinforce a structured texture. The condensed set width increases impact at larger sizes and keeps headlines compact, while the tight spacing and small apertures can make the text color feel dark and concentrated.