Sans Superellipse Otmab 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'LS Trappist 1' by Leviathan Science, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, technical, modern, assertive, compact, strong impact, geometric cohesion, space efficiency, modern utility, rounded corners, squared forms, closed apertures, high contrast countershy, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with a superelliptical construction: most curves resolve into rounded-rectangle corners rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, durable letterforms and small, squarish counters. Terminals are blunt and corners are softly radiused, giving the design a controlled, engineered feel while keeping edges from looking sharp. The lowercase stays sturdy and economical, and the numerals follow the same squared-round geometry for a uniform texture across mixed text and figures.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, compact presence is needed. The squared-round shapes and cohesive numerals also make it a good candidate for packaging, labels, and signage, as well as interface-style display text where a technical, structured texture is desirable.
The overall tone is industrial and technical, with a contemporary, utilitarian confidence. Rounded corners soften the severity of the blocky shapes, creating a friendly-but-firm voice that reads as pragmatic rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient voice built from rounded-rectangle forms, balancing strict geometry with softened corners for approachability. Its consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest an emphasis on impact and uniformity in display settings.
The design favors tight apertures and compact internal space, which increases visual weight and makes the font feel punchy in short bursts. The consistent superellipse geometry helps headings, numbers, and mixed-case strings look cohesive, especially in UI-like contexts.