Sans Superellipse Otmin 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, modern, clean, approachable, high impact, friendly branding, modern utility, clear signage, rounded, superelliptical, compact, high-contrast counters, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: curves resolve into soft, squared-off bowls and terminals, giving the shapes a sturdy, blocky smoothness. Strokes read as consistently thick, with generous rounding at corners and minimal modulation. Counters are compact but clear, and the overall rhythm is tight and even, helped by wide shoulders, short joins, and simple, open apertures. Numerals match the lettering’s chunky geometry and rounded corners, maintaining a consistent color and spacing in text.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics where a bold, smooth silhouette needs to read quickly and feel approachable. It also works well for short UI or product labels and signage, especially when you want a modern, rounded voice with strong emphasis.
The tone is contemporary and personable, combining a strong, assertive presence with softened edges that feel friendly rather than harsh. It conveys a tech-forward, practical sensibility with a touch of playfulness due to the rounded-rectangle forms.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a softened, geometric friendliness—combining thick, legible forms with rounded-rectangle anatomy for a contemporary, versatile display sans.
At display sizes the rounded terminals and squarish bowls become a defining texture, producing a dense, uniform typographic color. The uppercase set feels particularly stable and architectural, while the lowercase keeps the same geometric logic for a cohesive system across sizes.