Sans Superellipse Okdef 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, industrial, playful, utility, techy, display impact, signage clarity, brand character, geometric consistency, rounded corners, squared curves, monoline, condensed, soft terminals.
This typeface uses a compact, vertically oriented build with monoline strokes and consistently rounded-rectangle geometry. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel across both uppercase and lowercase. Terminals are generally blunt and rounded, with occasional hook-like finishes on letters such as J, S, and t that add rhythm without becoming decorative. The overall spacing and proportions create a tidy, sign-friendly texture, while the figures and capitals maintain a sturdy, uniform presence.
It performs best in headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where its condensed, rounded-rectangular construction reads quickly and with character. The strong, uniform strokes and blocky counters make it especially suitable for branding marks, labels, and short UI or product titling where a retro-tech or industrial voice is desired.
The tone reads as retro-industrial and slightly playful: sturdy shapes and squared curves suggest utility and machinery, while the softened corners keep it approachable. It can evoke mid-century signage or display lettering with a contemporary, tech-leaning cleanliness.
The design appears intended to translate the clarity of a condensed sans into a distinct superelliptical system, balancing mechanical structure with softened edges. Its consistent geometry and controlled quirks suggest an aim toward memorable display typography that stays legible and cohesive across letters and numbers.
Distinctive features include tall, compact capitals with rounded shoulders, a single-story lowercase a, and numerals that mirror the same rounded-rectangular logic. The narrow build and firm stroke endings help it hold its silhouette in bold words and short phrases.