Sans Superellipse Otkij 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, children’s, friendly, playful, retro, chunky, whimsical, approachability, attention, retro charm, friendly display, brand character, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, quirky, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, blunted terminals and subtly squarish curves that read as superellipse-like rather than perfectly circular. Strokes stay largely even, with a compact, solid texture and slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm—especially noticeable where diagonals and joins taper or flare gently. Counters are generous and open for the weight, while curves and corners maintain a consistent rounded-rectangle logic across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and display settings where warmth and personality are desired. It can work for short text in larger sizes, but its heavy, playful rhythm is most effective for titles, badges, labels, and promotional graphics.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lightly offbeat, vintage sign-painting energy. Its bouncy shapes and softened geometry feel casual and personable rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining sturdy stroke weight with softened, superelliptical geometry. The slightly quirky proportions and lively shapes suggest a focus on character and memorability for branding and attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive forms include a single-storey “a” and “g”, an “e” with a compact, open eye, and lively diagonals in letters like K, V, W, and X that add motion. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, aiming for friendly clarity over strict uniformity.