Sans Superellipse Olbis 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, casual, approachability, playfulness, display impact, handcrafted feel, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A compact, heavy sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and rounded terminals throughout. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast weight, while subtle irregularities in curvature and joins create a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are generally small and rounded, and many forms show gently flattened tops/bottoms that reinforce a squarish, cushion-like geometry. Overall spacing feels tight but readable, with slightly varied widths and a buoyant baseline feel across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and display copy where a friendly, informal voice is desired. It can work well for children’s materials, playful branding, social graphics, and event promotions, especially at medium to large sizes where its rounded details and lively shapes can be appreciated.
The font reads as approachable and humorous, with a handcrafted looseness that keeps it from feeling rigid or corporate. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded corners lend a warm, kid-friendly tone, while the quirky proportions give it a distinctive personality suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to blend a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle foundation with a casual, hand-shaped finish, creating a bold display voice that feels approachable rather than technical. It prioritizes character and immediacy, aiming for memorable silhouettes and an easygoing tone in prominent text settings.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and simplified, while lowercase shapes lean more whimsical, with noticeable personality in letters like a, g, j, and y. Numerals follow the same soft, blocky logic, prioritizing charm and impact over strict geometric consistency.