Sans Superellipse Osbos 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, 'Ggx89' by Typodermic, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, modern, poster-ready, space-saving impact, strong emphasis, modern utility, high visibility, blocky, compressed, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and broad, dense strokes. Curves resolve into squared-off bowls and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) shapes, giving round letters a slightly boxy feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with minimal stroke modulation and tight internal counters; joins and corners feel sturdy and engineered. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms (notably the “a”) and a short, utilitarian “r,” maintaining a consistent, compressed rhythm across words and numbers.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, posters, signage, and packaging where space is limited but impact is needed. It also works for bold branding lockups and short UI labels that need strong emphasis, provided spacing is adjusted for clarity.
The overall tone is loud, direct, and functional—more industrial and poster-like than friendly or delicate. Its compact width and dense black presence suggest urgency and confidence, with a contemporary, no-nonsense voice that reads well at a glance.
The design appears intended to maximize visual weight and readability within a tight horizontal footprint, using superelliptic curves to keep forms sturdy and contemporary. It prioritizes punchy presence and consistent texture over airy counters or refined detail.
Because of the narrow set width and tight counters, the type can appear dark in paragraphs, especially at smaller sizes; it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing when used in blocks of text. The numerals share the same condensed, squared-curve logic, keeping a uniform texture in data-heavy settings.