Sans Superellipse Okbab 18 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Predige' and 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, signage, modern, industrial, technical, confident, friendly, impact, clarity, systematic, approachability, space-saving, rounded, compact, sturdy, geometric, clean.
A compact, heavy sans with softened, superellipse-like curves and a largely uniform stroke weight. The forms balance straight stems with rounded corners, producing squared-off bowls and counters rather than fully circular ones. Proportions are tight with short ascenders/descenders and a tall lowercase presence, while apertures remain fairly open for clarity. Details such as the single-storey a and g, rounded terminals, and evenly weighted joins create a cohesive, robust texture across text and display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, brand marks, packaging, and poster typography where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The clear shapes and rounded-square construction also make it effective for UI labels, navigation, and signage systems that benefit from sturdy forms and quick recognition.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian with a friendly edge from the rounded geometry. It reads confident and contemporary—more engineered than expressive—suggesting reliability and straightforwardness. The softened corners keep it approachable even at very bold settings.
The design appears intended to merge a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with strong weight and compact proportions, delivering a contemporary sans that stays legible while projecting a bold, pragmatic character. It prioritizes consistency of curves and stroke weight to produce an even, dependable typographic color.
Numerals and capitals carry a strong, blocky rhythm with consistent corner radii and generous interior shapes, helping maintain legibility in dense settings. The font’s spacing and compact widths create a firm, economical line, while the rounded construction avoids harshness often found in purely rectangular grotesques.