Sans Superellipse Osmed 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, friendly, sporty, poster-ready, high impact, modern branding, approachable strength, clear silhouettes, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off, superelliptical curves and mostly flat stroke terminals. The shapes lean on broad verticals, tight apertures, and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters a dense, solid footprint. Curves on C, O, and S are smooth and cushiony rather than geometric-perfect, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay clean and strongly weighted. Lowercase forms are simple and robust, with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and rounded joins that keep texture even in large blocks of text. Numerals match the same blunt, rounded logic, with wide bowls and minimal contrast for strong legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and big typographic statements where its compact, rounded-square forms can deliver maximum impact. It also works well for branding and packaging that needs a sturdy, approachable voice, and for signage where strong silhouettes help letters hold up at distance.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded-square construction. It reads contemporary and utilitarian, suggesting strength and clarity more than refinement. The dense rhythm and tight openings give it a no-nonsense, high-impact presence suitable for loud, direct messaging.
The font appears designed to combine the authority of a heavy grotesque with softened, rounded-rectangle geometry, creating a modern display face that feels both tough and approachable. Its consistent, simplified construction prioritizes bold presence and clear silhouettes over delicate detail.
The design maintains a consistent superellipse motif across both uppercase and lowercase, producing a cohesive, logo-like voice when set in all caps. Counters and joins are intentionally compact, which increases visual weight and makes the type feel stable and grounded. In longer settings it creates a dark, unified color, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence readability.