Sans Superellipse Ombus 13 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Highriser' by Nicolas Deslé (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, modern, assertive, clean, space-saving impact, modernization, clarity, brand presence, condensed, rounded, superelliptic, blocky, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction and consistently thick strokes. Curves are squared-off rather than fully circular, giving counters and bowls a boxy, softened feel (notably in C, O, G, and the numerals). Terminals are generally blunt with gentle rounding, and joints are firm and engineered, producing a crisp, stable rhythm in text. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the caps and simple, closed forms; the overall color on the page is dark and even.
Best suited to display roles where space is limited and strong typographic presence is needed—headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging copy where a compact, high-contrast silhouette improves scanability, though its heavy color suggests avoiding long text blocks at smaller sizes.
The tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a contemporary industrial character. Its compact proportions and softened corners balance authority with approachability, reading as modern, controlled, and slightly mechanical rather than playful or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight width while maintaining friendly, modern rounded geometry. Its superelliptic curves and blunt terminals aim for a contemporary, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and figures.
The numeral set matches the same squared-round geometry, with a clear, compact ‘0’ and sturdy, upright figures suited to tight settings. The ampersand and punctuation shown follow the same blunt, rounded-terminal logic, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case text.