Sans Superellipse Otdef 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gubia' by Graviton, 'Gilkons' by Letterhend, 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, and 'Rotundus' and 'Rotundus Rounded' by dayflash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, assertive, technical, impact, space-saving, clarity, modernized retro, rounded, square-ended, geometric, compact, blocky.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with largely uniform stroke weight and square-cut terminals. Curves are tightened into superelliptical bowls, producing a boxy-but-soft silhouette in letters like C, O, and S. Counters are relatively narrow and vertical stems are straight and sturdy, creating a dense color and strong rhythm in text. The overall spacing and proportions favor efficiency, with condensed widths and simplified, highly consistent construction across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and branding systems that need a compact, high-impact voice. The heavy, simplified shapes also work effectively for packaging, labels, and signage where clarity and presence matter. It is best used at display sizes or in short blocks of text where its dense texture can be an advantage.
The tone reads confident and utilitarian, with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Rounded corners temper the heaviness, keeping it approachable while still feeling engineered and emphatic. It suggests mechanical labeling, display typography, and bold editorial presence rather than delicate or bookish settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with softened geometry—pairing bold, engineered structure with rounded corners for a friendlier finish. Its consistent, modular construction suggests an aim toward graphic reliability and easy, repeatable visual rhythm in display contexts.
Distinctive features include arched, squared-in shoulders on m and n, compact apertures, and sturdy numerals with minimal contrast. The design’s repeated rounded-rectangle logic gives it a cohesive, modular feel that remains legible at large sizes and in short text bursts.