Sans Superellipse Osdil 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Folio' by Bitstream, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Afsane' and 'Avesta Extra Bold' by Naghi Naghachian (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, sports, headline, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display emphasis, condensed, blocky, compact, rounded corners, sturdy.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with a compact footprint and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction showing in counters, terminals, and corners, producing a squared-off but softened silhouette. Curves are tight and controlled, apertures are relatively small, and spacing is economical, creating a dense, high-impact texture. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, mechanical feel with sturdy stems and short extenders, while figures are simple, solid, and built to match the same compact rhythm.
Best suited to short, prominent text where impact matters—posters, headlines, bold branding, packaging callouts, and display signage. It can also work for labels or UI elements that need a compact, high-contrast block of text, provided sizes are large enough to keep the tighter counters clear.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, projecting strength and urgency rather than delicacy. Its compressed, chunky shapes read as industrial and modern, with a hint of athletic and poster vernacular—designed to command attention and hold up under bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry for a contemporary, engineered look. It prioritizes punchy legibility at display sizes and a consistent, rugged texture across letters and numbers.
Round forms such as O/0 and bowls appear more like rounded rectangles than circles, and interior spaces stay intentionally tight, which boosts visual weight and impact. The font’s rhythm is consistent and emphatic, favoring solid mass and clear, simplified forms over open, airy readability.