Sans Superellipse Ogkuv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Conthey' by ROHH, and 'Sugo Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, poster, retro, confident, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, robustness, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and most terminals are blunt but softened by generous corner rounding. Counters tend to be small and boxy, with squared-off bowls and a slightly squashed, superelliptical feel that keeps curves controlled rather than circular. The lowercase is simple and sturdy (single-storey a and g), with short ascenders/descenders and tight interior spaces that emphasize mass and uniform rhythm.
This face is well-suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where compact width and strong color are advantages. It can work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style text when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing, but it’s most effective in display contexts rather than long passages.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, pairing an industrial sturdiness with friendly, softened corners. It reads as pragmatic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate, evoking signage and packaging aesthetics with a faint retro-mechanical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rect geometry to keep the silhouette cohesive and approachable. The consistent, low-modulation stroke treatment suggests a focus on durability, reproducibility, and clear presence across bold display applications.
In the sample text, the dense weight and narrow proportions create a strong vertical texture and high ink coverage, especially in multi-line settings. Rounded joins help prevent harshness, but small apertures and tight counters can fill in at smaller sizes or under heavy reproduction, making it best when given adequate size and spacing.