Sans Superellipse Ollak 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type; 'Polin Sans' by Machalski; and 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers/labels, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, compactness, simplicity, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact, cartoonish.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with minimal modulation and generous corner rounding that keeps counters open even at bold weight. The proportions feel condensed overall, with short extenders and a steady vertical rhythm; curves are slightly squarish rather than purely circular, giving bowls and terminals a blocky, superelliptical character. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, simplified geometry, reading as solid silhouettes with controlled apertures and tight internal spaces.
Best suited to display settings where bold, compact letterforms need to stand out—headlines, poster copy, packaging panels, labels, and punchy brand marks. It can also work for short UI badges or signage where space is tight and clarity needs to remain strong at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like sturdiness that feels energetic rather than formal. Its rounded squareness and dense color evoke a casual, slightly retro display sensibility suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact width while staying friendly and legible through rounded corners and simplified, open forms. Its superelliptical construction suggests an intent to blend geometric order with a softened, approachable voice for contemporary display typography.
The design maintains consistent corner radii and stroke thickness across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive “soft-block” texture. The condensed stance and heavy weight make word shapes compact, prioritizing impact over airy readability at small sizes.