Sans Superellipse Otrah 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, techno, retro, utilitarian, authoritative, impact, space saving, technical clarity, systematic geometry, display utility, condensed, geometric, rounded corners, square-oval, monolinear.
This typeface is built from compact, monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves, producing squarish bowls and soft corners rather than true circles. The overall silhouette is tightly proportioned with short apertures and crisp terminals, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. Counters are generally rectangular and enclosed, while joins and shoulders stay controlled and uniform, keeping the rhythm consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, constructed structure with minimal modulation, and the figures follow the same squared, rounded-corner geometry for a cohesive texture in strings of numbers.
Well suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a controlled, technical look, and works effectively for numbers in scores, pricing, or identifiers when set with generous tracking or at larger sizes.
The tone reads modern-industrial with a retro technical edge, like labeling on equipment, transportation graphics, or sci‑fi interface typography. Its compact shapes and squared curves convey efficiency and firmness more than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a tough, space-efficient sans voice built on superellipse construction, prioritizing a consistent geometric system and strong presence in display contexts. The squared bowls and rounded corners suggest an aim toward industrial clarity and a distinctive, modern-retro graphic signature.
Because many forms favor closed counters and small apertures, the texture can become dense in longer passages; it visually excels when given space and size. The distinctive squared-round geometry creates a strong, repeatable pattern that stands out in headings and signage-style settings.