Sans Superellipse Otnab 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antagometrica BT' by Bitstream, 'DIN Mittel EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Fruitos' by Fenotype, 'Salda' by Hurufatfont, and 'Moderna Condensed' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, posters, branding, signage, friendly, modern, confident, clean, approachable, soften geometry, maximize impact, improve legibility, modern branding, ui clarity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, high contrast, open counters.
A sturdy sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely uniform, producing a strong, even color on the page with minimal modulation. Round letters like C, G, O, and Q feel squarish in their curves, while terminals and joins stay clean and blunt rather than tapered. Proportions are compact and efficient, with open apertures and roomy counters that help maintain clarity at display sizes.
Well suited for headlines and short blocks of text where a strong, friendly voice is needed, such as product UI labels, app and web navigation, and marketing callouts. The dense, rounded forms also work well for posters, signage, and brand systems that favor clean geometry and high impact.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a friendly softness from the rounded geometry with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It reads as modern and practical, with a slight tech-and-product sensibility rather than editorial elegance.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans with softened edges—balancing firmness and legibility with a more approachable, rounded personality. The consistent stroke weight and simplified forms suggest an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and a cohesive, contemporary texture.
The sample text shows robust readability at large sizes, with distinctive shapes in forms like the single-storey a and g, and a straightforward, utilitarian numeral set. The punctuation and ampersand match the same rounded, solid rhythm, keeping texture consistent in dense lines of copy.