Sans Superellipse Olray 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, branding, industrial, condensed, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, impact, systematic, rounded corners, square curves, blocky, monoline, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are built from squarish bowls and softened corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are blunt and straight, joins are tight, and the overall rhythm is dense with short extenders and a relatively tall, even cap presence. Lowercase forms stay sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g and generally rectangular apertures that keep texture uniform in text.
Best suited to display settings where compact width and strong presence are assets—headlines, posters, packaging labels, wayfinding, and bold brand wordmarks. It can work for short UI labels or captions when space is tight, but its dense texture favors larger sizes and moderate line lengths.
The tone is firm and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, engineered flavor reminiscent of signage and stamped or cut lettering. Its softened corners keep it approachable while the compressed, blocky silhouettes still read as decisive and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans that remains visually consistent through a rounded-rectangular geometry. By minimizing contrast and ornament and relying on softened corners, it balances toughness with a controlled, modernized industrial character.
In the grid, many letters emphasize verticality and squared-off curves (notably in C, G, O/Q, and digits), creating a consistent, modular system. The numerals follow the same softened-rectangle logic, producing a cohesive voice across alphanumerics.