Sans Superellipse Okloz 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'KSW Uberground Mono Std' and 'KSW Uberground Pro' by Koshawa, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'PF Eef' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, signage, packaging, posters, branding, friendly, retro, utilitarian, approachable, playful, space saving, clear labeling, modern warmth, geometric consistency, display impact, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, high contrast-free.
A compact, rounded sans with a consistent monoline stroke and corners softened into superellipse-like rectangles. The forms are narrow and vertically oriented, with open apertures and simplified geometry that keeps counters generous for the width. Curves resolve into flat-ended terminals and rounded joins, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a calligraphic one. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and minimal modulation, while numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, signlike rhythm.
This font performs best in headlines and short lines where its compact width and bold presence can carry personality without sacrificing clarity. It’s well-suited to signage, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly geometric voice, and it can also work for UI labels or wayfinding where space is limited and forms need to stay distinct.
The overall tone is friendly and slightly retro, evoking practical labeling and mid-century utilitarian graphics. Its softened geometry reads approachable and casual, while the narrow build keeps it efficient and space-conscious. The result feels clean and modern, but with enough character to avoid looking generic.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, highly legible rounded sans with a consistent geometric logic. By using softened rectangular curves and uniform strokes, it aims to balance warmth with a practical, industrial clarity that remains distinctive at display sizes.
Round forms such as C, G, O, and Q lean toward squarish bowls rather than true circles, reinforcing a cohesive superelliptical system. Strokes terminate cleanly with little flare, and the punctuation and simple shapes maintain the same softened, uniform construction visible across the alphabet and figures.