Sans Superellipse Otdek 13 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Borough Hall JNL' and 'Crimestopper JNL' by Jeff Levine; 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio; and 'Conthey', 'Conthey Inline', and 'Movida' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, techy, playful, impact, compactness, retro modernity, sturdy clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superelliptical geometry and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad verticals and tight apertures that create strong, dark word shapes. Curves read as rounded-rectangle arcs rather than true circles, and joins stay smooth and blunt, emphasizing a solid, machined look. The lowercase is simple and functional, with single‑storey forms (notably a and g), short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall heft, and a generally closed, space-efficient rhythm. Numerals follow the same chunky, squared logic, staying highly graphic and weighty.
This face is well suited to display settings where impact and compactness matter: headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging titles, and signage. It also works for short UI labels or badges when a sturdy, geometric presence is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels bold and self-assured, blending a retro signage attitude with a contemporary, tech-industrial edge. Its compact, rounded-block shapes give it a friendly toughness—more playful than aggressive—while still reading as utilitarian and attention-grabbing.
The design appears aimed at creating a space-efficient, high-impact sans that stays friendly through rounded corners while retaining a rigid, engineered structure. Its superelliptical construction and tight rhythm suggest a focus on strong silhouettes for branding and display typography.
Counters and apertures are kept relatively small, so the type’s personality comes from silhouette and spacing more than internal detail. The design’s squared-round construction produces distinctive word images at large sizes, while the dense color suggests careful use for smaller text or low-contrast backgrounds.