Sans Superellipse Omkob 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nouveau Square JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Neue Farmero' by Kaligra.co, 'Black Phantom Pro' by Salamahtype, and 'Beer Time' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, impact, modernist, tall, blocky, squared, rounded corners, closed apertures.
A tall, compact sans with strongly vertical proportions and a tight horizontal footprint. Strokes are thick and uniform, with corners and terminals softened into rounded-rectangle forms rather than sharp cuts. Bowls and counters are narrow and often partially closed, creating a dense texture; round letters like O/Q and C/G read as squarish superellipses. The lowercase uses simple, sturdy construction with short ascenders/descenders, a single-storey a and g, and a square-ish i dot; figures are similarly compact with straight-sided curves and small internal spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where density and impact are desirable. The compact width works well for signage, labels, packaging, and brand marks that need to fit tight spaces while staying assertive.
The overall tone is firm and no-nonsense, projecting an industrial, engineered feel. Its condensed stance and squared curves give it a slightly retro display flavor—more utilitarian signage than friendly editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal width by combining heavy, uniform strokes with rounded-rectangle construction. It prioritizes bold, engineered silhouettes and space efficiency over open counters and extended readability in long text.
In text, the narrow counters and compressed spacing can make long passages feel dark and busy, while headlines gain a strong vertical rhythm. Curved letters consistently resolve into rounded-rectangular geometry, helping maintain a coherent, mechanical silhouette across the set.