Sans Superellipse Oskid 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, playful, chunky, attention grabbing, approachability, brand voice, display impact, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavyweight, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-like construction: straight strokes and counters are consistently softened into broad curves, producing boxy rounds and squared-off bowls. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and generous internal spaces that keep the dense forms readable. Terminals are blunt and softly squared rather than sharply cut, and the overall rhythm feels compact and sturdy, with broad curves on letters like C, G, O, and S that read as rounded rectangles.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold signage where its chunky rounded forms can deliver personality. It also works well for playful editorial callouts or display text that needs to feel friendly and substantial.
The tone is bold and approachable, leaning playful and slightly retro due to its chunky geometry and softened corners. It projects confidence and friendliness rather than technical precision, making it feel inviting and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to combine maximum visual impact with soft, rounded geometry—creating a bold display sans that feels approachable, contemporary, and slightly nostalgic. Its consistent, superellipse-based shapes suggest an emphasis on sturdy silhouettes and clean, scalable forms for branding-forward applications.
Capitals are strong and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains the same robust, rounded logic for a cohesive texture in text. Numerals match the weight and squarish curvature, reinforcing a unified, blocky personality across the set.