Sans Superellipse Otliw 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometris' and 'Geometris Round' by NicolassFonts, 'Maglith Grotesk' by Sign Studio, 'Hoxton North' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, functional, punchy, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, brand voice, rounded, geometric, blocky, clean, high-contrast.
A heavy, rounded geometric sans with broadly uniform stroke thickness and compact internal counters. Curves are built from smooth, squarish rounds (superellipse-like), giving bowls and apertures a sturdy, padded feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are crisp, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a strong, straight-edged geometry. Lowercase forms are simple and highly regular, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and an e with a tight eye; figures are large and emphatic with straightforward construction.
Best suited to display sizes where its bold, rounded geometry can carry impact—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding. It also works well for short UI labels or callouts when a friendly but strong voice is needed, though longer text may appear dense due to the compact counters and tight apertures.
The overall tone is direct and contemporary, balancing approachability from the rounded shapes with assertiveness from the weight and compact counters. It reads as practical and no-nonsense, with a friendly softness that keeps it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, contemporary sans voice with softened geometry: strong legibility at a glance, high visual presence, and a rounded-rectangle construction that feels modern and accessible.
The face has a strong color on the page and maintains consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Openings in letters like c, e, and s are relatively tight, reinforcing a dense, poster-ready texture, while the Q’s tail and the angular diagonals add just enough character to keep the geometry from feeling generic.