Sans Superellipse Osbaw 11 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Eurostile Next', 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean', and 'Shilia' by Linotype; 'Hafez', 'Iranica', 'Nima', and 'Petrol Stencil' by Naghi Naghachian; and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, condensed, authoritative, modern, space saving, high impact, sturdy clarity, modern utility, blocky, squared, rounded, compact, dense.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and rounded-rectangle counters. Strokes are uniform and robust, with tight apertures and short joins that keep forms dense and firmly planted. Curved letters like C, O, and S read as squarish rounds, while straight-sided characters (E, F, H, N) feel rigid and architectural. Lowercase construction is straightforward and compact, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and a sturdy, vertical emphasis throughout.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging panels, and wayfinding/signage where compact width and strong silhouette matter. It can also work for interface labels or badges where bold clarity is needed, though its dense shapes may feel heavy for long reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with an industrial, engineered feel. Its compact massing and squared curves give it a controlled, assertive voice that reads as modern and workmanlike rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using squared-round geometry for a contemporary, industrial flavor. Its simplified, compact forms prioritize firmness and consistency over calligraphic nuance.
Spacing and proportions favor tight rhythm and strong verticals, which helps it hold together in dense settings. Numerals are solid and straightforward, matching the blocky, squared-round logic of the letters.