Sans Superellipse Otkij 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hastrico DT Condensed' by DTP Types; 'Andes Condensed', 'Andes Rounded', and 'Basic Sans Cnd' by Latinotype; and 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, confident, clean, approachable, softened modernism, high-impact clarity, friendly geometry, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-influenced bowls and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing a sturdy, poster-ready texture. Counters tend toward compact, rounded-rectangular shapes, and terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. Overall spacing reads fairly tight and efficient, giving lines a solid, continuous rhythm at text sizes and strong silhouette at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong, friendly voice is needed—such as branding, packaging, signage, and promotional graphics. The dense weight and compact counters make it especially effective at medium-to-large sizes where its rounded geometry can read clearly.
The letterforms feel friendly and contemporary, balancing a utilitarian clarity with a softened, approachable tone. Its rounded geometry adds warmth while the dense color keeps it assertive and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans with softened, rounded-rectangle forms for warmth, while keeping stroke structures simple and sturdy for high-impact communication.
Uppercase forms are simple and geometric, with generous rounding that avoids sharp joins. Lowercase shapes remain straightforward, with single-storey forms where visible and large, solid dots on i/j. Numerals match the overall compact, rounded construction, maintaining consistent weight and a strong, uniform presence.