Sans Superellipse Omkij 2 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Hillstown' by Letterhend, 'Bessemer' by Sivioco, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, poster, modernist, space saving, strong impact, systematic geometry, signage clarity, brand utility, sturdy, compact, rounded corners, square-shouldered, high contrast counters.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with sturdy, uniform stroke weight and squared, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and terminals a disciplined, engineered feel. Proportions are tall with minimal horizontal spread, and the lowercase shows a notably small x-height relative to ascenders, producing a stacked, vertical rhythm. Apertures are generally narrow and counters are boxy, while punctuation and figures follow the same condensed, blunt geometry for consistent texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited and a forceful, compact voice is desired, such as headlines, posters, labeling, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for short bursts of text in branding and packaging, particularly when paired with a more open companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is functional and industrial, with a no-nonsense voice that reads as modern, mechanical, and slightly retro in a signage-and-stamping way. Its compressed width and squared curves add urgency and assertiveness, making it feel energetic and space-efficient rather than relaxed or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a narrow footprint by combining tall proportions with squared, softened geometry and uniform stroke weight. Its systematic rounding and compressed set suggest a focus on consistent texture and a clear, industrial character in bold display typography.
In continuous text, the strong vertical emphasis and tight internal spaces create a dense typographic color that rewards generous tracking and line spacing. The distinctive rounded-rectangle bowls make the font feel cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, especially in repeated shapes like O/C/G and 0/8/9.