Sans Superellipse Osgan 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Fragua Pro' and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, sporty, retro, space saving, high impact, brand presence, sign readability, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into squared bowls and softened corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel, while straight stems and flat terminals keep the texture dense and even. Uppercase forms read tall and tightly fit, with broad horizontals and minimal modulation; lowercase follows with a high x-height and short extenders, maintaining a consistent, blocky rhythm. Numerals share the same squared-round geometry, producing sturdy, uniform color in words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and display typography where dense weight and condensed width help conserve space. It also fits well in wayfinding and signage contexts that benefit from bold, simplified shapes, as well as sporty or industrial brand systems that want a tough, compact voice.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an engineered, industrial confidence. Its squared rounding adds a touch of retro signage and athletic branding energy, balancing toughness with approachability. The condensed footprint and dense color make it feel purposeful and attention-seeking rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep characters sturdy, consistent, and easily recognizable. Its geometry emphasizes strong silhouettes and a uniform typographic color for assertive display use.
The superelliptical curves create distinctive, boxy-round counters in letters like O/C/G and in the numerals, which helps the design stay recognizable at distance. Tight internal spacing and short ascenders/descenders contribute to a compact silhouette and a strong, poster-like presence in longer text samples.