Sans Superellipse Osdil 16 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, compact, punchy, industrial, no-nonsense, sporty, impact, space saving, modernity, robustness, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared rounds, closed apertures.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared-round (superellipse) construction: straight sides and flat terminals are softened by consistently rounded corners. Strokes are thick and uniform, with compact counters and mostly closed apertures, creating dense, high-impact letterforms. Curves on C, G, O, and S read as rounded rectangles rather than circles, while joins and diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) stay crisp and sturdy. Lowercase follows the same geometric logic with a robust, single-storey a and g, short extenders, and tight interior space that reinforces an overall compact texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, poster copy, product packaging, and bold brand marks where compact width is helpful. It can also serve for attention-grabbing signage or labels, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The font feels assertive and workmanlike, with a compressed, heavyweight rhythm that projects urgency and confidence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a contemporary, engineered tone—more industrial and sporty than friendly or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, using a consistent superellipse geometry to keep the forms cohesive and modern while maintaining a strong, utilitarian voice.
The numerals share the same squared-round skeleton and heavy weight, reading clearly at large sizes with minimal interior space. The type’s tight apertures and dense counters suggest it will look strongest when given enough size and breathing room rather than being pushed into small text.