Sans Superellipse Olnez 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Praktika' and 'Praktika Rounded' by Fenotype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, quirky, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, compact fit, brand voice, rounded, chunky, compact, soft corners, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with tight apertures and small counters that create a dense, high-ink rhythm. Curves tend to flatten into superelliptical arcs, while joins and terminals stay blunt and cushioned rather than sharp. The set leans slightly irregular in width and silhouette, giving letters a subtly hand-cut feel while keeping consistent weight and vertical posture.
Works best at medium to large sizes where its dense counters and tight openings remain clear. It suits headlines, short statements, packaging labels, merchandise, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a bold, friendly silhouette and a slightly quirky texture.
The overall tone is warm and humorous, with a slightly retro, poster-like energy. Its squat proportions and rounded geometry read as approachable and informal, making it feel more like a display voice than a neutral workhorse.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric voice—combining a compact footprint with rounded, superelliptical forms to stay inviting rather than aggressive. It prioritizes character and presence for display typography while maintaining consistent, uncomplicated letter construction.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and blocky, while lowercase shapes keep the same chunky logic with simple, closed bowls and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same soft, compact construction, matching the alphabet closely for cohesive branding applications.