Sans Superellipse Otnah 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Azbuka' by Monotype, 'Centima' and 'Centima Pro' by TipografiaRamis, and 'Fou Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, compact, technical, modern, space saving, high impact, systematic design, signage clarity, rounded corners, squared curves, blocky, condensed, high contrast (mass).
A compact, heavy sans with monoline strokes and a strongly engineered feel. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) forms, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circles. Terminals are blunt and clean, apertures are relatively tight, and the overall color is dense and even, producing a firm, poster-ready texture. Proportions run tall and condensed, with straightforward geometry and minimal modulation across the set.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes where its compact width and heavy weight can maximize impact in limited space. It works well for headlines, wayfinding and signage, product labels, packaging, and brand systems that need a crisp, utilitarian presence.
The tone is functional and no-nonsense, combining modern clarity with an industrial, signage-like authority. Its squared curves and tight spacing read as efficient and technical rather than friendly or calligraphic, lending a disciplined, contemporary voice.
Likely designed to deliver high-impact legibility in tight horizontal space, using superelliptic rounding to soften a rigid, geometric construction while retaining a strong, industrial silhouette.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent rectangular rhythm, while lowercase shows similarly compact construction with sturdy stems and restrained detailing. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic, keeping the set cohesive in mixed alphanumeric use.