Sans Superellipse Otlaz 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Febrotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'Protrakt Variable' by Arkitype, 'Aspire Narrow' by Grype, and 'B52' by Komet & Flicker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, techy, industrial, sporty, assertive, modern, impact, modernization, technical tone, compact display, branding strength, squared, rounded corners, condensed feel, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, squared sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight. Letters have compact counters and wide, flat terminals that emphasize a blocky silhouette, while curves (C, G, O, Q, S) resolve into superellipse-like bowls rather than true circles. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with short or absent ascenders/descenders and minimal modulation; round letters such as a, e, g, and o read as squared bowls with tight apertures. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with squared curves and generous interior rounding for clarity at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications where bold, compact letterforms are an advantage—headlines, posters, product branding, packaging, and UI labels that need a strong, modern presence. It can also work for short blocks of copy in interfaces or signage when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is robust and contemporary, with a utilitarian, engineered feel. Its rounded-square forms suggest technology, equipment labeling, and modern sports branding—confident, compact, and no-nonsense.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a cohesive rounded-square construction, echoing industrial and digital aesthetics. Its simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize clarity and consistency over calligraphic nuance, aiming for a contemporary, high-impact voice.
The design favors strong rectangular rhythm and tight openings, which increases impact in headlines but can reduce differentiation in smaller text. Diagonals and joins (notably in K, M, N, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and angular, balancing the softened corners elsewhere for a disciplined, technical texture.