Sans Superellipse Olbap 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Malamondo' by Fenotype, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, informal, attention, approachability, bold branding, display impact, rounded, soft corners, compact, cartoonish, high impact.
This typeface uses compact, heavy strokes with softly squared, superellipse-like curves that keep counters open while maintaining a dense color on the page. Terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharply cut, and curves (notably in C, O, S, and numerals) read as rounded rectangles more than perfect circles. The rhythm is tight and headline-oriented, with sturdy verticals and simplified joins that prioritize bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for playful UI labels or badges when used sparingly, but its dense weight and compact shapes are most effective at display sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly quirky, retro sign-painting flavor. Its chunky shapes and softened corners feel friendly and comedic rather than formal or technical, creating an energetic voice that grabs attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility with a friendly, rounded geometry—combining stout letterforms, open counters, and softened corners to create an attention-grabbing display sans with an informal, characterful voice.
Lowercase forms lean toward simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g), reinforcing the casual, display-first personality. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic, staying clear and emphatic at larger sizes.