Sans Superellipse Okdan 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, packaging, headlines, retro, friendly, technical, clean, quirky, space-saving, systematic, friendly modernism, distinctive display, rounded, squared, monoline, condensed, geometric.
This typeface is built from monoline strokes with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) curves and softened corners, producing a squared-yet-round geometry throughout. Proportions lean condensed, with tall vertical stems and compact bowls; counters are narrow and neatly controlled. Terminals are consistently rounded, and several forms use simple, almost modular construction (notably in arches and shoulders), giving the design a tidy rhythm. Figures are similarly streamlined, with open, upright shapes and minimal detailing, matching the overall reduced, geometric voice.
It works well for interface labeling, wayfinding, and compact typographic systems where a narrow footprint helps fit more characters per line. The clean, rounded geometry also suits posters, packaging, and brand headings that want a contemporary-retro flavor without overt ornament. In longer text, it maintains an even typographic color, especially at larger sizes where its distinctive shapes remain clear.
The overall tone feels retro-futurist and approachable: clean and functional, but with enough rounded squareness to read as playful and slightly idiosyncratic. Its condensed stance and uniform strokes add a technical, signage-like clarity, while the softened corners keep it from feeling harsh or industrial.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened, superelliptic forms—creating a compact sans that feels modern and structured while retaining a friendly, characterful edge. Its consistent stroke and rounded-rectangle construction suggest an emphasis on systematic drawing and repeatable shapes for cohesive display and UI use.
Distinctive letterform decisions—such as the rounded-shoulder construction in n/m and the pointed, stylized v/w—add personality without breaking consistency. The font maintains a steady texture in text, with even stroke color and a compact spacing feel that supports dense setting and tight layouts.