Sans Superellipse Osbab 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Transit' by FontFont; 'Frutiger', 'Frutiger Arabic', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Fact' and 'FreeSet' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, signage, modern, confident, clean, friendly, technical, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, square-ish, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth superellipse curves. The strokes are monoline and consistently thick, with broad, compact bowls and softened corners that keep counters open despite the weight. Proportions feel slightly condensed in some letters with tight, efficient spacing; the overall rhythm is steady and blocky rather than calligraphic. Lowercase forms are simple and functional, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a tall, straight-sided t; numerals are similarly sturdy with clear, plain shapes.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, packaging, and poster work where strong geometric presence and quick recognition are needed. The sturdy letterforms also work well for UI labels, wayfinding, and short informational text at medium-to-large sizes, especially in layouts that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice.
The tone is contemporary and assertive, balancing a utilitarian, tech-forward feel with approachable rounding. It reads as practical and no-nonsense, but the softened geometry adds warmth and reduces harshness compared to hard-cornered grotesks.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, geometric sans optimized for impact and clarity, using rounded-rectangle forms to feel both engineered and approachable. It prioritizes stable silhouettes and simple constructions for consistent texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters (C, O, Q, G) lean toward squared curves, creating a distinctive “rounded square” silhouette across the set. Diagonal characters like K, V, W, X, and Y maintain the same heavy presence without becoming spiky, reinforcing the font’s solid, engineered character.