Sans Superellipse Olriw 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica' by Linotype; 'Arial', 'Arial Narrow OS', and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype; 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, friendly, retro, casual, chunky, impact, approachability, nostalgia, handmade feel, rounded, soft corners, wonky, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with slightly irregular, hand-cut-looking terminals that add texture without breaking legibility. Counters are small to medium and often squarish, giving letters a blocky, superelliptical feel; round characters like O and C read as rounded boxes rather than circles. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with short-looking extenders, and punctuation/dots appear square and weighty, matching the overall mass.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its chunky forms can carry personality—posters, packaging, branding marks, and display signage. It can work for brief UI labels or badges at larger sizes, but extended paragraphs may feel dense due to the small counters and heavy color.
The tone is warm and informal, with a slightly quirky, handmade rhythm that feels more human than geometric. Its chunky silhouettes and softened edges lean nostalgic and approachable, suggesting mid-century signage or playful packaging rather than sleek tech minimalism.
The design appears intended as a friendly display sans that borrows from rounded-rect geometry while adding a lightly hand-crafted finish. It prioritizes impact and approachability, aiming for strong silhouettes that remain readable while projecting a casual, retro-leaning character.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create a dark, punchy color, making word shapes feel bold and emphatic. The unevenness is subtle but noticeable in curves and joins, which keeps the design from feeling rigidly mechanical.