Sans Superellipse Osdil 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, compact, utilitarian, sporty, space saving, strong emphasis, modern utility, brand impact, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared rounds, high impact.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared-round (superellipse-like) construction and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are largely monolinear, with tight apertures and compact interior counters that keep the texture dense at display sizes. Curves tend to resolve into rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, and joins stay sturdy and blunt, producing a firm, poster-ready silhouette. Lowercase forms sit on a tall x-height, with short ascenders/descenders that reinforce a compressed vertical rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It works well for posters, signage, sports or fitness branding, packaging callouts, and editorial display typography where a dense, condensed voice helps hierarchy. For long-form text, its tight counters and heavy color suggest using larger sizes and generous spacing.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, with a modern, industrial feel. Its compact shapes and dense color suggest urgency and confidence—more about impact and efficiency than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient display sans that delivers loud, compact emphasis. By pairing monolinear heft with rounded-rectangle geometry, it aims for a contemporary, engineered look that stays legible and consistent when set big and bold.
The numerals and capitals follow the same squared-round logic, creating a uniform, engineered look across mixed-case and numeric settings. The bold weight and narrow set make word shapes stack tightly, emphasizing verticality and a punchy, condensed cadence.