Sans Superellipse Osber 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, punchy, friendly impact, display emphasis, geometric softness, brand personality, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are broadly drawn and transitions are simple and direct, giving letters a sturdy, blocky presence with minimal modulation. The overall rhythm feels tight and vertical, with short apertures and generous counters that keep forms legible at display sizes. Numerals share the same rounded, weighty build, and diagonals (like in K, V, W, X, Y) read as firm wedges rather than sharp blades.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings where its heavy, rounded shapes can read clearly and add personality. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a friendly but assertive voice, and for playful editorial callouts where a geometric, softened sans is desired.
The tone is upbeat and slightly mischievous, combining a confident, poster-like weight with a cartoonish softness. Its rounded geometry suggests approachability, while the dense silhouettes add punch and immediacy.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, approachable display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, prioritizing visual impact and a cohesive, soft-cornered texture over fine typographic detail. The forms aim for a modern-retro friendliness that stays readable while feeling characterful.
Stroke endings are consistently blunt with curved corners, reinforcing a superelliptical, molded look. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable (notably the compact bowls and simplified joins), which contributes to an informal, contemporary voice in text samples.