Sans Superellipse Molod 12 is a bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Ddt' by Typodermic, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Gineso' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, industrial, retro, energetic, confident, compact impact, speed cue, sturdy display, geometric consistency, condensed, rounded, oblique, caps-forward, high-contrast counters.
A condensed oblique sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squared, superelliptical feel. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with tall proportions and compact sidebearings; terminals are blunt and smoothly rounded, and joins stay clean and mechanical. Numerals and capitals are especially blocky and uniform, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey build with simple forms and clear apertures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a compact width and strong presence are needed. The forward-leaning stance and squared-round geometry make it a natural fit for sports branding, automotive/industrial themes, packaging callouts, and bold signage that benefits from tight setting.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and utilitarian, with a sporty forward lean and a slightly retro, engineered character. Its rounded corners soften the aggression, keeping the voice approachable while still feeling assertive and high-impact.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, rounded-rect geometry. The consistent stroke weight and controlled squareness suggest an intention toward sturdy, reproducible letterforms that stay legible and recognizable under bold, high-contrast applications.
The italic slant is consistent across cases and figures, creating strong directional momentum in text lines. The squarish bowls and rectangular counters give the face a distinct “stamped” or “molded” look, which reads particularly well in large sizes and short strings.