Sans Superellipse Otgen 13 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sicret' and 'Sicret Mono' by Mans Greback, 'Aldo Pro Round' by Sacha Rein, and 'Rotundus' and 'Rotundus Rounded' by dayflash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, poster-ready, high impact, compact display, geometric cohesion, friendly tone, rounded, squared, compact, soft-cornered, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with little contrast, creating dense, blocky silhouettes and strong color on the page. Curves tend to resolve into superellipse-like bowls, while terminals are mostly flat or gently rounded, producing a clean, engineered rhythm. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, and many letters lean on simplified geometry (notably the squarish rounds and the sturdy, arched lowercase forms), which keeps the texture tight and uniform in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where its heavy, rounded geometry can read clearly and project personality. It also fits branding and packaging that want a friendly, retro-modern punch, and it can work for short UI labels or signage when set with generous spacing and enough size to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing a retro sign-painting vibe with a contemporary geometric neatness. Its rounded squareness reads friendly rather than aggressive, while the heavy mass and compact proportions give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a distinctive, cohesive silhouette across letters and numerals. The emphasis is on bold presence and a friendly, stylized voice rather than delicate text readability.
The design favors closed, compact apertures and simplified joins, which enhances impact but can reduce differentiation in dense settings. The numerals match the same rounded-rectangular logic, with stout forms and small internal spaces that keep the set visually cohesive.