Sans Superellipse Ollun 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry; 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; 'Amsi Grotesk', 'Amsi Pro', and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix; and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, poster, confident, retro, utilitarian, impact, compactness, clarity, modernization, condensed, rounded corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and soft corner radii throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, producing compact counters and a tightly packed texture in text. Curves are more superelliptical than circular, and joins stay blunt and sturdy rather than calligraphic. Terminals are mostly straight-cut with gentle rounding, giving letters a blocky silhouette while keeping a friendly edge. Numerals and caps sit with strong vertical emphasis and minimal modulation, optimized for bold, space-efficient setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for branding marks and signage that must remain bold and space-efficient, especially in short phrases or stacked layouts.
The overall tone is forceful and practical, balancing an industrial, sign-paint-like toughness with approachable rounded corners. It reads as confident and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro poster sensibility that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed width while preserving clarity through simplified, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle curves. Its geometry prioritizes a consistent, sturdy rhythm that remains recognizable at a glance in display settings.
Because of the tight counters and condensed proportions, the face builds strong visual density as size decreases, while large sizes showcase its rounded-rectangle geometry and distinctive, compact rhythm. The punctuation shown (e.g., colon, apostrophe) follows the same heavy, blunt logic, helping maintain consistency in headlines and short blocks.