Sans Superellipse Okbey 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, vintage, utilitarian, poster, mechanical, space saving, display impact, geometric system, retro utility, condensed, rounded corners, rectilinear, flat terminals, softened joints.
A condensed sans with a tall stance and a squared, rounded-corner skeleton. Strokes are largely monolinear, with subtly tapered joins and flattened terminals that keep counters tight and vertical rhythm consistent. Curves tend to resolve into rounded rectangles rather than circles, giving letters like C, O, and S a superelliptical feel. Lowercase forms stay compact and sturdy, with simple, straight-sided bowls and a single-storey a; figures are similarly narrow and upright, built from the same squared curves for a cohesive texture in lines of text.
It performs best in headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where condensed width and strong vertical rhythm help fit more characters without losing impact. The squared, rounded-corner shapes also make it a good choice for branding systems that want an industrial or retro display flavor while remaining clean and legible.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and mechanical, like stenciled or cast lettering softened at the corners. It carries a mild retro-industrial character that reads confident and practical rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The likely intention is to deliver a compact, display-forward sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry—maximizing presence in narrow widths while keeping forms simple, sturdy, and consistent across letters and numerals.
The design’s tight proportions and uniform stroke behavior create a dense, high-contrast texture in paragraphs, while the squared curves add a distinctive silhouette in headings. Round forms maintain generous vertical sides, and interior spaces stay compact, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered look.