Sans Superellipse Ongos 19 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pill Gothic' by Betatype, 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Martian B' by Deltatype, 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Corelia' by Hurufatfont, and 'Foundry Monoline' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, modern, friendly, clean, techy, confident, clarity, modernity, approachability, system design, impact, rounded, geometric, square-rounded, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy sans with a geometric, square-rounded construction. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving round letters a softly rectangular feel. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, terminals are mostly squared-off with rounded corners, and joins are crisp, producing an even, controlled rhythm. Proportions are fairly compact in the bowls and apertures, and the lowercase shows a pragmatic, single-storey approach where applicable, keeping forms simple and solid at display sizes.
This design suits branding and logotypes that want a modern, approachable tech or product feel, as well as bold headlines and poster typography. The compact, sturdy shapes also work well for packaging callouts, UI labels, and short-form text where a strong, clean presence is needed.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a utilitarian clarity with a soft, friendly edge from the rounded-rectangle geometry. It reads as confident and functional rather than expressive or ornate, with a subtly tech-forward personality.
The font appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened corners, delivering a contemporary sans that feels both efficient and welcoming. Its consistent, rounded-rectangle skeleton suggests a focus on cohesive system design and strong legibility in display and interface contexts.
The superellipse logic is especially evident in O/Q/0 and rounded lowercase like a/e/o, where counters feel slightly squarer than a typical grotesk. The numerals share the same rounded-corner, blocky construction, supporting a cohesive wordmark and UI feel.