Sans Superellipse Olbat 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Korolev' by Device, 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, confident, pragmatic, modern, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, squarish, rounded corners, compact, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with squarish, superelliptical curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with tight apertures and short terminals that keep counters compact (notably in letters like e, a, and s). Uppercase proportions are tall and efficient, while the lowercase maintains a workmanlike rhythm with minimal modulation and single-story forms where expected. The overall texture is dense and even, producing a strong, dark typographic color and a straightforward, engineered geometry.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where density and punch are desirable, such as posters, headlines, and bold editorial callouts. It also fits signage, packaging, and labeling where a compact footprint and strong legibility at a glance are useful. In longer passages, the tight apertures and dark color suggest using generous tracking and leading.
The tone is utilitarian and assertive, with a no-nonsense voice that feels built for impact rather than delicacy. Its rounded-rectangle geometry lends a friendly softness to an otherwise tough, industrial presence, reading as modern and dependable.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving, high-impact sans with a rational, rounded-rectangular construction. It prioritizes compactness, consistency, and a sturdy presence, delivering a contemporary display workhorse for attention-driven typography.
The condensed proportions and tight internal spaces emphasize verticality and help words occupy less horizontal real estate. The numerals follow the same compact, squared-off logic, supporting a cohesive, signage-like system across letters and figures.