Sans Superellipse Oldod 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Brecksville' by OzType., and 'Parkson' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, poster, playful, assertive, space saving, high impact, retro modern, brand voice, condensed, rounded, blocky, compact, monolinear.
A compact, tightly set sans with heavy, even strokes and a strongly condensed build. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and counters a superellipse feel while keeping corners softened rather than sharp. Terminals are generally blunt and verticals dominate, producing a tall rhythm and strong columnar texture. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall silhouette stays clean and controlled with minimal stroke modulation.
Best suited to display settings where space is tight but impact is needed—headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when high visual density is acceptable, but extended text will feel heavy and compact.
The tone is bold and attention-forward, with a faintly retro utilitarian flavor. Its rounded geometry keeps the color friendly and approachable, while the condensed proportions and dense black shapes read as confident and punchy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectangular construction for a modern, industrial-leaning display voice.
The narrow set and heavy weight create strong vertical emphasis and can darken quickly in longer lines. The rounded-square construction gives it a distinctive, engineered look that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.