Sans Superellipse Oskol 17 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jali Greek' by Foundry5, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, playful, soft geometry, display impact, friendly clarity, modern branding, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-driven curves and broadly squared counters that create a soft, blocky silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and joins are clean and deliberate, giving the shapes a sturdy, constructed feel. Round letters like O/C are more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles, while terminals are smoothly blunted rather than sharp. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height and open apertures, with single-storey a and g contributing to a simple, contemporary rhythm; numerals are similarly stout and highly legible at display sizes.
Well-suited for branding and logotypes where a friendly, contemporary presence is needed, and for headlines, posters, and packaging that benefit from high impact and clear letterforms. It should also work nicely for signage and UI labels at larger sizes where the rounded, compact shapes stay readable and distinctive.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a friendly softness with a confident, attention-grabbing weight. Its rounded geometry reads modern and slightly playful, avoiding the coldness of strict geometric faces while still feeling clean and systematic. The result is a bold, upbeat voice that can feel welcoming without becoming childish.
The design appears intended to merge geometric simplicity with softened, superelliptical contours to create a robust display sans that feels modern and welcoming. It prioritizes clarity and impact through thick strokes, stable proportions, and simplified lowercase structures.
Spacing feels generous enough to keep dense shapes from clogging in short words, and the punctuation/dots read as strong, circular accents. Diagonal forms (like V/W/X and the slanted 4) are sturdy and stable, supporting a consistent texture in all-caps and mixed-case settings.