Sans Superellipse Otnav 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'CA BND' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, utilitarian, compact, confident, modern, space saving, strong impact, modern utility, systematic geometry, blocky, squared, rounded corners, high contrast (shape), closed apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are largely uniform, with blocky terminals and tight interior counters that emphasize a dense, space-efficient texture. Round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, and the overall proportions favor verticality with short crossbars and a sturdy baseline presence. Numerals match the same solid, compact construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a squared, modern silhouette and strong presence in limited horizontal space.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian tone—confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro-tech flavor. Its compact shapes and closed forms feel engineered and practical, prioritizing impact and economy of space over softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and highly legible at display sizes. Its uniform stroke behavior and tightened counters suggest a focus on bold branding and space-efficient typography for contemporary, system-like applications.
The rhythm is notably tight and weighty, creating strong color in text lines. Small openings in letters like e, a, and s, plus narrow counters, help the design hold together visually at larger sizes but can appear dense when set small or in long paragraphs.