Sans Superellipse Olbuj 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Leftfield' by Fenotype and 'Imagine Pro' by Salamahtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, friendly, retro, punchy, informal, impact, friendliness, compactness, signage, legibility, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, quirky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are largely uniform, with small ink-trap-like notches and subtle wedge terminals that give the shapes a slightly chiseled, cut-paper feel rather than a purely geometric smoothness. Curves stay squarish and superelliptical, counters are tight, and joins are sturdy, producing dense letterforms with a steady rhythm and strong color in text. Figures and capitals follow the same blocky, rounded logic, emphasizing legibility through simplified forms and generous interior openings where possible.
Best suited to display roles where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics where a friendly, assertive voice is needed, but its dense shapes suggest keeping long passages to larger sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and energetic, balancing geometric solidity with a casual, slightly quirky warmth. It reads as contemporary-friendly while carrying a hint of mid-century display signage and packaging—confident, upbeat, and a bit cheeky.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectilinear geometry and sturdy stroke weight for high visibility. The subtle cut-ins and softened corners likely aim to keep the heavy forms lively and personable while maintaining a clean sans profile.
The design’s distinctive character comes from the combination of rounded boxy bowls and small, angled cut-ins at key terminals, which adds texture and prevents the strokes from feeling overly blunt. Spacing appears tuned for impactful, compact setting, with consistent mass and minimal visual fuss.