Sans Superellipse Ofliv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, industrial, retro, playful, compact, assertive, compact impact, brand presence, retro utility, space saving, rounded corners, squared curves, blocky, sturdy, softened.
A heavy, compact sans with squarish, superellipse-like curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and thick, with tight internal counters that keep letters dense and space-efficient. Terminals tend to be blunt and softly radiused rather than sharply cut, and the overall construction favors simplified, geometric forms over calligraphic modulation. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”, sturdy verticals, and short, squared joins; figures match the same compact, rounded-rect geometry for a cohesive rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where density and impact matter. It works well for packaging, branding marks, and signage that benefits from a compact footprint and sturdy presence, and it can add a retro-industrial flavor to UI labels or sports/merch-style graphics when used at comfortable sizes.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense with a friendly, softened edge. Its rounded-square forms read as industrial and retro-technical, while the chunky weight adds a playful, poster-like confidence. Overall it feels utilitarian and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight horizontal space while keeping a friendly, contemporary feel through rounded-square geometry. It prioritizes uniformity and bold presence, aiming for a strong typographic voice that remains approachable rather than aggressive.
The narrow proportions and closed apertures create a strong color in text, especially in all-caps settings. Counters in letters like B, R, 8, and 9 are notably tight, which enhances impact but can reduce clarity at small sizes. The design stays highly consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a solid, modular texture.