Sans Superellipse Otlal 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Anantason Reno' and 'Bantat' by Jipatype, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, and 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, modern, robust, space efficiency, strong presence, geometric clarity, systematic consistency, compact, square-shouldered, rounded corners, uniform strokes, closed apertures.
A compact sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a square-shouldered, superellipse construction. Curves read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, giving counters a boxy feel and keeping joins clean and sturdy. Terminals are mostly flat with softly rounded corners, and spacing is tight but controlled, producing an even, high-impact rhythm. The overall silhouette favors verticality and condensed proportions, with sturdy bowls and relatively closed apertures that reinforce density.
Best suited for short-to-medium text at display sizes where its dense forms and compact proportions can deliver impact—headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI labels or badges where space is limited and a strong, solid voice is desired.
The tone is firm and no-nonsense, with an engineered, workmanlike character. Its rounded-rectangular geometry adds a contemporary, system-like flavor while the tight proportions keep it assertive and space-efficient. Overall it feels practical and slightly industrial rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectangular forms, balancing modern geometry with sturdy legibility. It prioritizes consistent stroke weight and a compact footprint to create a strong typographic presence in display and functional contexts.
In the sample text, the dense shapes and compact spacing create strong headline color and consistent texture across long lines. The numerals match the same squared, rounded-corner logic, maintaining a cohesive, functional look.