Sans Superellipse Otbab 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Kurdis' by That That Creative, and 'Protipo' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, ui labels, modern, confident, utilitarian, friendly, punchy, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, robustness, rounded corners, geometric, compact, uniform, open counters.
A heavy geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Curves read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular, giving bowls and counters a squared-off smoothness. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, terminals are clean and mostly flat, and proportions feel compact and dense in the caps while the lowercase maintains a large x-height and sturdy stems. Counters are generally open and simple, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are straight and crisp, reinforcing a clear, industrial rhythm.
Best suited to display roles where strong presence and clarity are needed: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. The large x-height and simplified shapes also support UI labels, navigational elements, and signage where quick scanning matters, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with a friendly edge coming from the rounded geometry. It feels practical and straightforward, designed to look confident and stable rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact sans that stays approachable through rounded geometry. Its consistent stroke weight and compact, superelliptical forms suggest an emphasis on robustness, legibility, and a clean, system-like visual voice for modern graphic environments.
Round letters like O/Q and bowls in B/P/R show the characteristic squarish rounding that keeps forms tight and controlled. Numerals are similarly constructed with broad, stable shapes suited to emphasis and quick recognition.