Sans Superellipse Ommon 13 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Recedo' and 'Reddo' by VladB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, tech, industrial, futuristic, utilitarian, authoritative, impact, tech aesthetic, geometric system, squared rounded, geometric, blocky, stencil-like, compact counters.
This typeface uses heavy, even strokes with a squared-round construction, where curves resolve into superellipse-like corners rather than perfect circles. Letterforms feel built from rounded rectangles: bowls and terminals are flat-ended and strongly squared, and counters tend to be compact and rectilinear. The rhythm is steady and mechanical, with simplified shapes and clear orthogonal structure; diagonals appear in letters like K, V, W, X, Y, and Z but remain visually consistent with the blunt terminal treatment. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, producing sturdy, uniform figures that align well with the cap height.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its bold, squared-round shapes can carry strong visual presence: headlines, logos, product branding, posters, and high-contrast signage. It can also work for UI titles or game/tech themed graphics when a robust, engineered feel is desired.
The overall tone is modern and functional, evoking technical labeling, machinery, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its dense forms and squared rounding communicate strength and efficiency more than friendliness or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, industrial sans voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry, prioritizing impact, consistency, and a distinctly technical silhouette. The stylized joins and compact counters suggest a focus on characterful display typography rather than neutral text rendering.
Several glyphs show intentionally stylized details—such as the pointed interior notch on the capital N and the compact, boxy curvature in C/G/S—giving the design a slightly engineered, display-forward personality. The lowercase set keeps the same blocky geometry, with a single-storey a and tight apertures that favor impact over openness at small sizes.