Sans Superellipse Otgag 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Leftfield' by Fenotype, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, and 'Signal' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, modern, assertive, utilitarian, clean, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, clear signage, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, flat terminals, high contrast clarity.
A compact, heavy sans with straight-sided forms softened by rounded-rectangle curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are flat and decisive, giving letters a sturdy, engineered presence. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, while the x-height reads high, helping lowercase hold its own next to the capitals. Overall spacing and rhythm feel dense and efficient, with squared geometry in letters like E, F, T, and L contrasted by smoothly rounded bowls in B, D, O, and P.
Best suited for headlines and short statements where bold clarity is needed in limited horizontal space. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from a compact, high-impact sans, and can serve as a strong branding companion when a modern, no-nonsense voice is desired.
The tone is confident and pragmatic—more functional than decorative. Its compressed, muscular shapes suggest contemporary signage and packaging, with a slightly industrial edge that stays friendly due to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a condensed footprint, using a consistent rounded-rect geometry to keep the tone modern and approachable. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and a tight, efficient texture for display-forward typography.
The numerals share the same sturdy build, with open, legible shapes that keep their integrity at small sizes and in bold settings. Diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are sharp and stable, while curves maintain a consistent rounded-rectangle logic, producing a cohesive, system-like feel across the set.