Sans Superellipse Osgew 21 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Brandon Grotesque Condensed' by HVD Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with tightly controlled proportions and a predominantly vertical rhythm. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shaping showing up in bowls, counters, and terminals, giving curves a firm, squared-off roundness rather than fully circular forms. The uppercase is tall and emphatic, while the lowercase keeps a relatively small x-height with simple, utilitarian construction and minimal modulation. Spacing appears economical, and the figures share the same solid, compact build, producing an overall dense, high-impact texture in text.
It suits applications that benefit from dense, punchy letterforms such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage. The compact build can help fit more characters into limited space while maintaining a strong, high-contrast presence against backgrounds, making it well suited to branding and packaging where immediacy matters.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, combining a modern, engineered feel with a slightly retro industrial bluntness. Its compact weight and squared-round curves read as confident and utilitarian rather than delicate or expressive, creating an impression of efficiency and strength.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with rounded-rectangle geometry—prioritizing impact, clarity at display sizes, and a consistent, engineered visual system across letters and numerals.
Round letters like O/C/D/Q keep their curvature restrained and squarish, while joins and terminals stay clean and uncomplicated. The overall silhouette favors straight stems and tight counters, which reinforces a poster-friendly, signage-like presence at larger sizes.