Sans Superellipse Osbir 15 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Parisine Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, confident, utilitarian, modern, compact, space saving, high impact, clear labeling, modern branding, strong silhouettes, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, soft-square, vertical stress.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with a soft-square construction: curves read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles. Strokes are largely uniform, with sturdy verticals and compact counters that keep the rhythm tight at both display and text sizes. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, while bowls and arches show a controlled, superellipse-like rounding that gives the forms a slightly engineered feel. The lowercase follows a straightforward, two-storey-less, single-storey logic (notably in a and g), with short extenders and a compact overall footprint; figures are similarly dense and robust.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and on-product branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The tight proportions also work well for signage and UI labels that must fit within constrained widths while remaining strongly legible. It’s less geared to long-form reading, but excels in short bursts of text where density and presence are priorities.
The overall tone is pragmatic and forceful—more signage and machinery than delicate editorial. Its soft-square rounding adds approachability, tempering the weight with a friendly, contemporary edge. The condensed proportions and firm silhouettes convey urgency, efficiency, and a no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a soft-square geometry to keep the tone modern and approachable while retaining an industrial solidity. The consistent stroke weight and simplified forms suggest a focus on clarity, reproducibility, and strong silhouette recognition across sizes and media.
The uppercase set appears especially uniform and stable, creating strong word shapes in all-caps. Round letters like O/Q and curved diagonals like S take on a squarish, compressed character, reinforcing the compact texture. Punctuation and symbols in the sample text maintain the same dense, sturdy presence, supporting punchy headlines and short statements.