Sans Superellipse Ollak 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype; and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, casual, attention, approachability, display, compactness, nostalgia, rounded, blunt, soft-cornered, compact, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and steady, with minimal modulation, producing solid, blocky silhouettes and generous ink coverage. Curves tend toward superelliptical forms rather than perfect circles, and counters are small to medium, lending a dense, punchy texture. Terminals are blunt and slightly eased, and the overall rhythm feels lively due to small irregularities in width and the slightly elastic feel of curves and joins.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks where its dense weight and rounded geometry can read quickly. It also works well for playful labels, stickers, social graphics, and storefront-style messaging. For paragraphs, it will be most successful at larger sizes with extra spacing to keep counters open.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone with a hint of mid-century signage and cartoon display lettering. Its chunky forms and soft corners make it feel friendly and informal, while the narrow stance keeps it energetic and compact. The overall impression is bold and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-visibility display sans that merges rounded-rectangle geometry with a casual, hand-cut poster sensibility. Its goal is to deliver strong presence and warmth in compact spaces while maintaining simple, highly legible silhouettes.
In longer text, the dark color and tight interior spaces create a strong headline texture; it benefits from comfortable tracking and ample line spacing. The numerals and capitals keep the same rounded, poster-like logic, supporting a cohesive display voice across letters and figures.