Sans Superellipse Otris 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, ui labels, techy, industrial, retro, assertive, clean, geometric clarity, display impact, systematic consistency, modern utility, squared-round, compact, geometric, monoline, angled terminals.
This typeface uses a squared-round, superelliptical construction throughout, with straight-sided stems and corners softened into consistent radii. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, producing a solid, even texture. Curved letters (like C, O, S) read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles, while diagonals and joins are kept crisp and slightly angular. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and the overall rhythm is tight and blocky without feeling condensed. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, with sturdy shapes and simplified interior spaces for strong silhouette clarity.
It performs best in headlines and short-form typography where its blocky geometry and strong silhouettes can carry personality. It suits branding and packaging that want a technical, industrial voice, and it can work well for UI labels, dashboards, or wayfinding-style text where sturdiness and clarity at larger sizes are priorities.
The overall tone is technical and industrial, with a hint of retro-futurist display styling. Its firm geometry and squared curves feel utilitarian and engineered, projecting confidence and a modern, device-like character.
The letterforms appear designed to merge geometric precision with softened corners, creating a sturdy display sans that stays friendly enough for contemporary use. The consistent rounded-rectangle logic suggests an intention to look engineered and systematic while remaining visually approachable.
The design favors sharp, graphic silhouettes and consistent corner rounding, which helps maintain uniformity across mixed-case text. In longer samples it creates a dense, high-impact word shape, especially noticeable in the squared bowls and compact apertures.