Sans Superellipse Oslof 15 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ephemera Egyptian' by Ephemera Fonts; 'FF Clan' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont; 'Gratique' by Lemon Studio Type; and 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, industrial, punchy, modern, space saving, high impact, modern display, strong branding, geometric clarity, blocky, compressed, compact, rounded, heavy.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with broad, even strokes and tight interior counters. Proportions are strongly condensed, with tall lowercase and short extenders that keep lines visually dense. Curves are smooth and superelliptical, while joins and terminals read as subtly squared-off rather than fully circular, creating a sturdy, block-like texture. Overall spacing and rhythm emphasize verticality and solidity, with numerals and capitals matching the same heavy, compact construction.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, forceful word shape is desirable. It can work well for packaging and signage that needs strong presence in limited horizontal space. For extended text, it’s more effective in short bursts—subheads, callouts, and labels—where its dense weight supports emphasis.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, delivering a confident, high-impact voice that feels contemporary and utilitarian. Its compressed stance and chunky shapes suggest energy and urgency, lending an athletic or headline-driven character rather than a quiet editorial one.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a condensed footprint while maintaining a smooth, rounded-rectangle aesthetic. It prioritizes strong silhouette, consistent stroke mass, and a contemporary geometric feel for display-oriented typography.
At larger sizes the distinctive rounded-rect geometry becomes a defining feature, producing a strong, uniform typographic color. In longer lines the tight counters and dense texture can feel intense, so it tends to read best when given ample leading and clear layout hierarchy.