Sans Superellipse Olnuw 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' and 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel and 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, condensed, industrial, modern, punchy, utility, space saving, high impact, modern utility, sturdy voice, squared-round, uniform stroke, compact, sturdy.
A condensed sans with squared-round construction and a compact footprint. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with minimal contrast and mostly straight terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters a slightly squarish feel, while joins stay firm and simplified. The overall rhythm is tight, with narrow apertures and economical spacing that keeps words dense and tall.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where vertical emphasis and space-saving width are useful, such as posters, signage, packaging, and attention-grabbing UI labels. It also fits branding applications that need a sturdy, contemporary voice and strong legibility at larger sizes.
The tone is direct and functional, with an industrial, poster-like urgency. Its condensed, blocky forms feel contemporary and no-nonsense, prioritizing impact and clarity over softness or ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in narrow horizontal space by combining a condensed skeleton with sturdy, simplified shapes. Its rounded-rectilinear curves aim to keep the texture consistent and modern while maintaining clear, emphatic letterforms.
Uppercase forms are especially space-efficient, while the lowercase maintains a pragmatic, compact silhouette. Numerals and punctuation match the same squared-round logic, supporting a consistent, workmanlike texture across mixed text.