Sans Superellipse Otkav 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, playful, approachable, sturdy, impact, warm geometry, space-saving, display voice, rounded corners, soft rectangles, blunt terminals, compact, high-shouldered.
A heavy, compact sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and rounded-rectangle counters. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt, often slightly softened rather than sharply cut. The proportions feel condensed and tall, with tight inner counters (notably in B, 8, and e) and a generally vertical, steady stance. Curves are controlled and boxy—O and 0 read as rounded rectangles—while diagonals and joins stay thick and stable, producing a dense, even texture in words.
Best suited for headlines and short text where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable, such as posters, packaging, labels, and storefront or wayfinding signage. The softened rectangular geometry also works well in branding and logos that want a robust, approachable presence.
The overall tone is friendly and slightly retro, combining sturdy construction with softened corners. It reads as playful and approachable without becoming whimsical, giving headlines a confident, poster-like voice.
The design appears intended to merge geometric, squared construction with softened corners to create a sturdy display sans that feels warm rather than strictly industrial. Its compact proportions and tight counters suggest an emphasis on punchy, space-efficient titles and bold typographic statements.
Uppercase forms lean toward geometric simplicity with squared-off bowls, while lowercase keeps clear, sturdy shapes and short, firm terminals. Numerals match the blocky, rounded-rectangle logic, maintaining consistent weight and a compact footprint that helps them sit firmly in display settings.