Sans Superellipse Olloz 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gernsheim' by Brenners Template, 'Akhand Bengali' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, utility, modern, sturdy, space saving, high impact, systematic, functional, condensed, squared curves, rounded corners, closed apertures, blocky.
A condensed, heavy sans built from compact, squared-off shapes softened by rounded corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even color in text. Counters tend toward rounded rectangles, and many curves resolve into flat-ish terminals rather than fully circular bowls, giving a superelliptical feel. The x-height reads high and the lowercase is compact, with short extenders and tight interior space; overall spacing appears firm and economical, emphasizing verticality and a tightly stacked rhythm.
This face is well suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a compact footprint and strong emphasis are beneficial. It also works well for signage, labels, packaging, and bold UI or dashboard moments where you want a dense, high-impact typographic color without decorative detail.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, with an engineered, workmanlike presence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry feels contemporary and functional, suggesting wayfinding, labeling, and other contexts where a strong, no-nonsense voice is needed.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans with a friendly-but-industrial geometry. By combining condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle forms and firm terminals, it aims for robust legibility at display sizes and a cohesive, utilitarian voice.
Several glyphs show intentionally closed or tightened apertures (notably in forms like e, s, and g), reinforcing the compact, sturdy texture. Numerals and capitals share the same squared-curved construction, helping maintain a uniform, system-like consistency across mixed settings.