Sans Superellipse Okbik 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Boldfrey' by Ilham Herry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, condensed, sturdy, friendly, retro, industrial, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand voice, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, monolinear, high-waisted.
A compact, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with softened corners and terminals that keep the texture smooth rather than sharp. Counters are small and vertically oriented, and the overall set is tightly proportioned with high-waisted forms that read tall and efficient. The lowercase shows simplified, upright constructions (notably in a, g, and y), while figures are similarly narrow and sturdy, producing a dense, consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where a dense, tall texture is desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and bold branding wordmarks. It can work for compact subheads or labels where horizontal space is limited, but its heavy color and tight counters suggest avoiding long, small-size body text.
The tone is pragmatic and confident, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded corners. It evokes a utilitarian, mid-century display feel—assertive and attention-getting without becoming aggressive. Overall it suggests signage and engineered clarity with a slightly playful, approachable edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width, pairing a strong, uniform stroke with rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive, modernized industrial look. Its high x-height and simplified shapes aim for quick recognition and bold presence in display contexts.
Round forms (C, O, Q) behave like superellipses rather than true circles, and straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep generous internal radii that unify the set. The condensed width and heavy weight amplify vertical rhythm, and the punctuation and dots appear substantial enough to hold up at display sizes.