Sans Superellipse Osnis 17 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Movida' by ROHH; 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; 'Nuno' by Type.p; and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, confident, compact, contemporary, sturdy, impact, space-saving, clarity, modernity, utility, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, tight spacing, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with a squared-off superellipse construction: straight stems and bars are paired with rounded corners and broadly flattened curves. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to close up, creating a dense, poster-like texture. Terminals are clean and blunt, curves join stems with minimal flare, and the overall rhythm is tight and uniform. Uppercase forms feel especially sturdy and architectural, while the lowercase keeps simple, single-storey shapes and short extenders for an efficient, space-saving silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short text where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage—posters, signage, labels, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for UI accents and badges where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed, but the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for long reading.
The font reads assertive and pragmatic, with an industrial, no-nonsense tone. Its rounded-rectangle geometry softens the weight just enough to feel modern rather than harsh, giving it a confident, utilitarian voice suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a clean, geometric consistency. Its rounded-rectangle skeleton suggests a contemporary, engineered aesthetic aimed at bold display typography and punchy brand communication.
Round letters such as O/C/G show distinctly flattened sides and corners, reinforcing the superellipse feel. The numerals match the same blocky, rounded-corner logic, maintaining a consistent, compact color across mixed text.