Sans Superellipse Olbur 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, bold, friendly, playful, retro, punchy, space saving, warm impact, display emphasis, retro modern, condensed, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with tight apertures and a strong vertical rhythm that keeps counters small but legible. Curves read more like superelliptical bends than true circles, giving bowls and terminals a squarish, molded feel. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with simple forms and short, blunt terminals; the numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-block logic for a consistent texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and logo wordmarks where its heavy, condensed presence can do the work. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a friendly but assertive voice. For long passages, it’s more effective as a punchy accent style than a primary text face due to its dense lettercolor.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, mixing a no-nonsense weight with friendly, rounded geometry. Its condensed heft and slightly quirky, molded shapes evoke a retro display sensibility while still feeling clean and contemporary. It reads as energetic and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the tone warm and approachable. Its consistent, chunky construction suggests an intention to feel sturdy and modern while nodding to vintage display lettering.
In text, the dense color and tight interior spaces create a strong, poster-like texture, especially in longer lines. The design maintains consistent stroke endings and corner radii across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps it feel cohesive at larger sizes.