Sans Superellipse Olbef 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Prachason Neue Mon' by Jipatype, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, confident, compact, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, systematic look, signage clarity, brand presence, condensed, rounded corners, squared bowls, blocky, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with tight interior counters and compact apertures that create a strong, continuous texture in text. Curves resolve into squarish bowls (notably in forms like C, G, O, and Q), while terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, giving the design a uniform, engineered rhythm. Numerals follow the same compact, squared geometry, reading like signage figures with minimal modulation.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short, high-impact messages where compact width and dense color help conserve space while staying loud. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from sturdy, engineered letterforms and a consistent industrial texture.
The overall tone is forceful and practical, combining a contemporary, engineered feel with a slightly retro industrial flavor. Its compactness and squared-round forms communicate efficiency and authority rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using superelliptical, rounded-rectangle shapes to keep forms cohesive and highly repeatable. It prioritizes strong silhouette, uniform rhythm, and a modern utilitarian presence for display-forward typography.
The narrow set width and tight counters make the face feel optimized for strong silhouette and space economy. In longer lines, the repeated rounded-rectangle motifs create a pronounced, even “barcode-like” cadence that supports bold statements more than subtle nuance.