Sans Superellipse Omlej 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Letter Gothic L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: labels, posters, packaging, signage, ui display, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, technical, clarity, systematized forms, durability, approachable industrial, rounded corners, squared rounds, stencil-like, compact, high contrast (shape).
A heavy, monoline sans with squared, rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls, giving letters like C, G, O, and Q a squarish roundness, while straight strokes terminate in blunt, clean ends. Proportions are compact with generous interior counters, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation. Numerals and punctuation follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, keeping texture even in continuous text.
Well suited to short to medium-length settings where a solid, mechanical presence is desirable—such as labels, packaging panels, posters, and wayfinding or placard-style signage. It can also work for UI or dashboard headings where consistent spacing and sturdy shapes support quick scanning.
The design reads as practical and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro machine-label character. Its rounded corners soften the otherwise industrial geometry, producing a friendly-but-functional tone that feels engineered rather than expressive.
The font appears designed to deliver a robust, standardized voice built from simple rounded-rectilinear primitives, prioritizing uniformity and legibility. The softened corners suggest an intent to keep the industrial feel approachable while retaining a strong, engineered silhouette.
Distinctive forms come from the tension between straight-sided bowls and rounded corners, creating a “squared-off” softness. The heavier weight and open counters help maintain clarity at medium sizes, while the compact shapes can create a dense, poster-like color in longer passages.