Sans Superellipse Olbuv 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, 'GS Franklin Ave.' by Great Scott, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Poster Sans' by K-Type, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, assertive, retro, industrial, poster, space saving, high impact, display clarity, retro utility, blocky, rounded corners, vertical stress, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is built on tall, condensed proportions with heavy, even strokes and minimal modulation. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, producing bowl shapes that feel squared-off yet softened at the corners. Terminals are generally blunt and closed, counters are tight, and the overall rhythm is strongly vertical, giving lines a compact, stacked texture. The lowercase follows the same narrow logic, with simple, utilitarian constructions and a consistent, sturdy silhouette across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where its condensed heft can deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space. It also works well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, industrial voice and a tightly packed typographic color.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning toward a vintage industrial and poster aesthetic. Its compressed, high-impact shapes convey urgency and confidence, with a slightly quirky, retro flavor coming from the rounded-rect geometry and tightly contained counters.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact condensed sans with rounded-rect forms that stay legible while maximizing density. The consistent stroke weight and blunt terminals suggest a focus on graphic punch and a controlled, poster-ready texture.
At larger sizes the squared curves and compact counters become a defining graphic feature, while in dense settings the tight apertures and strong verticals create a dark, uniform color. Numerals match the lettering’s condensed stance and blunt finish, reinforcing a cohesive, sign-like presence.