Sans Superellipse Oslik 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Aago' by Positype, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, brand marks, sturdy, industrial, utilitarian, confident, plainspoken, impact, space efficiency, modern utility, robustness, blocky, compact, rounded corners, closed apertures, high impact.
A compact sans with heavy, even strokes and a largely monoline feel. Curves resolve into squared, superellipse-like bowls with rounded corners, giving counters a slightly boxy geometry rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, joins are robust, and spacing is tight, producing a dense, efficient texture. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike constructions with a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” short ascenders, and small, sturdy dots on “i/j.” Numerals are similarly compact and block-shaped, with a strong, uniform presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It can also work for signage and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, compact voice, and for logos/wordmarks needing a solid, engineered look.
The overall tone is tough and matter-of-fact: practical, no-nonsense, and designed to read with authority. Its squared-round shapes suggest a functional, engineered sensibility—more industrial signage than editorial refinement—while still feeling friendly enough due to softened corners.
Likely drawn to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with softened, squared curves—prioritizing durability and clear presence over delicacy. The superellipse-inspired bowls and blunt terminals appear intended to keep the design feeling modern and functional while avoiding sharp, aggressive corners.
Several letters exhibit relatively closed apertures (notably in “e” and “s”), which increases solidity and darkness at text sizes. The uppercase is especially forceful and uniform, making it well-suited to emphatic settings where a compact footprint is helpful.