Sans Superellipse Olnez 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Bellfort Draw' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, and 'Jonze' by KC Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, casual, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, compact set, rounded, chunky, compact, soft-cornered, quirky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly chamfered corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a solid, poster-like color. Counters tend to be small and rounded, apertures are relatively tight, and curves are squared-off into superellipse-like forms. Terminals are blunt and smooth rather than sharp, and the overall rhythm is slightly irregular in a hand-cut, display-forward way while remaining clean and legible at headline sizes.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and any applications needing a bold, friendly voice—especially where strong silhouette recognition matters. It works well on posters, product labels, social graphics, and playful brand systems. Use larger sizes and generous spacing for better clarity in sentences and multi-line settings.
The face feels upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness and a hint of mid-century/retro signage. Its dense black shapes read as confident and attention-grabbing, while the rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly rather than aggressive. The slightly quirky proportions add personality suitable for informal, fun-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while maintaining a soft, approachable personality. Its superellipse-based geometry and blunt terminals suggest a deliberate move toward sign-painting and retro display aesthetics, prioritizing bold presence and charm over typographic neutrality.
The alphabet shows simplified, sturdy shapes with compact bowls and short joins, giving letters a tight footprint and strong silhouette. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded logic and appear optimized for impact over fine detail. In longer text, the dense weight and tight apertures make it better suited to short lines and display settings than extended reading.