Sans Superellipse Otlum 10 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' and 'Leftfield' by Fenotype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, modern, technical, confident, utilitarian, space saving, strong impact, systematic tone, geometric clarity, signage clarity, condensed, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, high contrast (space).
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into superelliptical corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squared, engineered feel. Uppercase forms are tall and tightly proportioned with short horizontal arms and minimal interior space; lowercase is similarly compact with sturdy stems and simplified terminals. The rhythm is uniform and dense, with consistent stroke endings and clean, straight-sided geometry that stays crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where dense impact and compact width are desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for UI labels or dashboards when a tight, high-contrast texture is needed, though the heavy weight and compact counters favor larger sizes.
The overall tone is pragmatic and industrial, with a modern, technical edge. Its squared rounding and tight proportions feel efficient and authoritative rather than friendly or playful, suggesting signage and engineered products.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular geometry for a clean, contemporary voice. Its consistent stroke weight and squared curves emphasize clarity, sturdiness, and a manufactured, system-like aesthetic.
Counters tend to be relatively small for the weight, and letterforms rely on rounded-corner rectangles and straight segments, producing a strong grid-like texture in text. The numeral set matches the same condensed, sturdy construction, maintaining a consistent visual color across alphanumerics.