Sans Superellipse Oglem 4 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, techno, space saving, high impact, systematic look, modern friendliness, rounded, condensed, sturdy, blocky, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Corners are broadly radiused and curves tend toward superelliptical shapes, giving counters a squarish, softened feel. Proportions are tall with tight apertures and short crossbars, and the overall rhythm reads dense and efficient rather than airy. Terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, with straightforward, geometric joins that keep letters visually stable at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines and display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—posters, branding, packaging, and wayfinding/signage. The condensed width and blunt, rounded forms also work well for UI labels, badges, and short statements that need strong presence without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The tone is assertive and functional, combining a contemporary, engineered feel with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It suggests utilitarian clarity—more “equipment label” and “scoreboard” than editorial refinement—while still feeling approachable and modern.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a tight horizontal footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the tone contemporary and robust. It prioritizes uniformity and punch for display typography, aiming for clear, repeatable shapes that hold up well in bold applications.
Uppercase forms emphasize straight-sided geometry (notably in E/F/T) balanced by rounded bowls (B/D/O) and a simple, closed construction. Numerals are wide and sturdy with clear silhouettes, matching the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, system-like appearance.