Sans Superellipse Oflim 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'First Prize' by Letterhead Studio-VG, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, bold, sporty, playful, space saving, headline impact, geometric consistency, brand presence, retro modernity, rounded, compact, blocky, geometric, soft corners.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and monolinear, with tight interior counters and squared-off terminals that read as slightly chamfered by the rounding. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S resolve into superelliptical bowls rather than perfect circles, creating a steady, engineered rhythm. The overall footprint is condensed with sturdy verticals, while widths vary by glyph to maintain legibility in narrow proportions.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and bold signage where its compact width and dense color can carry from a distance. It can work in brief UI labels or badges when space is tight, though the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The tone feels confidently retro and industrial, with a friendly edge from the rounded geometry. Its dense, blocky presence suggests display energy—assertive and sporty—while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compressed footprint, using superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms to create a distinctive, industrial display voice. The consistent monoline construction and softened corners aim for a controlled, modernized retro feel that stays readable and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Distinctive details include a squared, compact C and G, a rounded-shoulder S, and a simplified, geometric lowercase with single-storey forms (e.g., a) that reinforce the constructed look. Numerals are equally compact and heavy, matching the letterforms’ rounded-rectangle logic for cohesive headline setting.