Sans Superellipse Ognus 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Avesta Extra Bold' by Naghi Naghachian, and 'Crossfit' and 'Crossfit Core' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, compact, modern, sporty, space saving, high impact, sign clarity, modern utility, rounded, condensed, blocky, monoline, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy sans with softly squared, superellipse-driven curves and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are monoline and dense, with tight internal counters and minimal modulation, creating strong, dark texture in text. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) read as rounded-rectangle forms, while verticals stay straight and firm; joins are smooth and simplified. The overall rhythm is narrow and tightly packed, with short extenders and sturdy, rectangular proportions in both letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, logos, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for UI labels or section headers where a compact, sturdy word shape is needed, though the tight counters favor larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The tone is confident and utilitarian, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with a tough, engineered presence. Its condensed heft feels punchy and energetic, suggesting performance, signage, and straightforward messaging rather than delicate or editorial nuance.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using superelliptical curves and softened corners to keep a strong, blocklike silhouette that remains approachable. The consistent stroke weight and simplified forms prioritize uniform texture and immediate legibility for display-driven typography.
Distinctive cues include squared-off terminals, compact apertures, and a single-storey “a,” all reinforcing a simplified, contemporary voice. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, keeping a consistent, uniform color across mixed text and numbers.