Sans Superellipse Otbar 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absentia Sans' by DR Fonts, 'FS Joey Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Antartida Rounded' by Latinotype, 'Antartida Rounded Essential' and 'AntartidaEssential' by Los Andes, 'Lintel' by The Northern Block, and 'Boxed' and 'Boxed Round' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, sturdy, playful, approachable, high impact, friendly geometry, modern branding, display clarity, rounded corners, soft geometry, closed apertures, compact, chunky.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth, softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a compact, high-impact texture. Counters tend to be small and more closed, while curves are built from broad superelliptical arcs rather than perfect circles. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and joins are sturdy, giving letters a dense, engineered feel that stays highly legible at display sizes.
This font is best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a bold, friendly geometric voice is needed. It also works well for signage and short UI labels when you want strong contrast against the background and clear, chunky letterforms.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a confident, blocky presence that feels approachable rather than austere. Its softened geometry reads as upbeat and slightly playful, making it well-suited to energetic branding and punchy messaging.
The design appears intended to combine geometric rigor with softened, rounded details, delivering a modern display sans that feels sturdy and personable. Its compact counters and consistent thickness prioritize impact and clarity over delicate text refinement.
Uppercase forms are wide and stable with rounded interior corners (notably in letters with bowls), while diagonals remain crisp but softened at the ends. The numerals follow the same rounded, compact logic, with strong silhouettes designed to hold up in large, bold settings.