Sans Superellipse Osged 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device, 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, modern, compressed, space saving, high impact, systematic, brand voice, blocky, squared, sturdy, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superelliptic curves and predominantly flat terminals. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, giving a dense, poster-like color on the page. Counters are tight and rounded-rectangular, with a generally vertical stress and short, efficient joins. The uppercase is tall and condensed, while the lowercase maintains a generous x-height and compact ascenders/descenders for a tight, economical rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines, display typography, and branding where condensed width and strong presence are useful. It should work especially well for posters, packaging, product labels, and signage systems that need compact lines with high visual weight.
The overall tone is forceful and practical, with a no-nonsense, industrial voice. Its compressed proportions and blocky rounding read as contemporary and functional rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping forms clean and geometric. The squared-round construction suggests a focus on contemporary, utilitarian communication with a cohesive, system-like consistency across letters and numerals.
The figures share the same compact, squared-round construction as the letters, helping numerals and caps sit cohesively in headings and labels. In longer sample text the bold texture stays consistent, but the tight apertures and dense spacing suggest it’s best used where impact matters more than airy readability.