Sans Superellipse Olkim 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Akko' by Linotype, 'Quebra Condensed' by Vanarchiv, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, modern, utilitarian, punchy, friendly, space efficiency, high impact, modern utility, brand clarity, rounded corners, condensed, compact, sturdy, monoline.
A compact, heavy sans with a distinctly squared construction softened by rounded corners. Strokes are largely monoline with minimal contrast, producing dense, even color and strong vertical emphasis. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving round letters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than circular geometry. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and spacing feels tight and efficient, reinforcing a sturdy, sign-ready rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where a sturdy, space-efficient sans is desirable, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and pragmatic, balancing a tough, industrial presence with approachable softness from the rounded corners. It reads as contemporary and functional, with a slightly retro utility flavor that feels at home in workwear, packaging, and straightforward brand systems.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle forms to feel contemporary and friendly without losing strength. Its consistent stroke and squared geometry suggest a focus on clarity, repeatable shapes, and bold, practical communication.
Apertures tend to be relatively closed and counters compact, which increases impact at larger sizes while keeping lines and blocks cohesive. The numerals and uppercase show an engineered, modular consistency, and the lowercase maintains a simple, workmanlike texture with little calligraphic influence.