Sans Superellipse Oldin 11 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bellfort' and 'Bellfort Draw' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, industrial, playful, condensed, punchy, space saving, high impact, signage feel, retro flavor, rounded, boxy, sturdy, friendly, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves are squared-off into soft corners, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical, boxy feel rather than true circles. Terminals are generally blunt and straight, and joins stay simple and robust, creating a solid, poster-like color on the page. Proportions are tall and tight with minimal interior space, producing a dense rhythm and strong vertical emphasis across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where high impact and compact width are useful. It works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy strokes and rounded corners. In longer text blocks it remains readable at display sizes, but the dense counters suggest using generous tracking and line spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is confident and utilitarian with a friendly edge. Its rounded-square geometry evokes mid-century signage and industrial labeling, while the softened corners keep it approachable. The condensed stance and heavy presence read as energetic and attention-seeking rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance industrial strength with friendliness. It prioritizes bold legibility and a distinctive, retro-leaning shape language for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, geometric silhouettes, while lowercase introduces distinctive, slightly quirky details (notably in forms like a, g, and t) that add character in text. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, matching the letterforms closely for consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.