Sans Superellipse Otkal 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foros' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, ui, packaging, signage, modern, technical, confident, clean, friendly, geometric coherence, brand impact, system clarity, modern utility, rounded, squared-off, compact, geometric, monoline.
A heavy, monoline sans built from squarish superellipse forms with generously rounded corners. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls (notably in O, C, D, and 0), while joins and terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, producing a compact, engineered silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are controlled, giving dense color in text. The uppercase is sturdy and blocky; the lowercase keeps simple, utilitarian shapes with a single-storey a and g, short shoulders, and straightforward punctuation. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with the 0 especially squared and the 8 built from stacked rounded counters.
Works well for bold headlines, brand marks, packaging, and signage where a compact, geometric voice is desirable. In UI and product contexts it can serve effectively for buttons, navigation, and feature callouts, especially when a modern, rounded-technical feel is needed.
The overall tone is contemporary and pragmatic, with an industrial cleanliness that reads as efficient and no-nonsense. Rounded corners soften the weight and add approachability, balancing the font’s strong, assertive presence. It feels at home in product-led and system-like contexts where clarity and firmness matter.
Likely intended to combine the authority of a heavy grotesque with a softened, superellipse construction for a distinctive contemporary voice. The consistent rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a focus on system coherence and recognizability at display sizes, while remaining straightforward enough for short text elements.
The design leans on consistent corner radii and rectangular modulation, creating a cohesive rhythm across letters and figures. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) are sharp and stable against the otherwise rounded vocabulary, adding crispness and contrast in texture without introducing stroke contrast.