Sans Superellipse Olbah 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, quirky, space saving, soft impact, display punch, retro flavor, expressiveness, condensed, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing an even, blocky color in text. Curves read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles, and many joins feel slightly eased, giving the letterforms a cushioned, compact look. The italic stance is subtle but noticeable, and widths vary by character, creating a lively rhythm despite the tight proportions.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a compact, energetic voice is desirable. It can work for brief callouts and labels, especially when space is limited, but the dense weight and tight proportions favor display sizes over extended reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, with a retro display energy. Its compact, rounded forms feel friendly and informal, while the dense weight adds confidence and impact. The slight slant and quirky proportions give it a humorous, expressive voice rather than a strictly utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to blend a space-saving condensed structure with rounded, superelliptical forms to achieve strong visibility without sharpness. The slight italic lean and variable character widths suggest an aim for expressive, attention-grabbing typography with a cohesive, playful personality.
Counters are relatively small for the weight, and rounded terminals help prevent the condensed shapes from feeling harsh. The numerals and capitals maintain the same soft-rectilinear logic, supporting a cohesive, poster-like texture across mixed-case settings.