Sans Superellipse Otlet 7 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Air Corps JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'B52' by Komet & Flicker, 'Qotho' by Scholtz Fonts, and 'KWINC Grotesk' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, app ui, industrial, confident, modern, sporty, utilitarian, impact, sturdiness, clarity, compactness, modernity, squarish, rounded, compact, high-contrast counters, closed apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with broadly rounded, squarish curves and consistently thick strokes. Forms lean toward superellipse geometry: rounded rectangles for bowls and counters, firm vertical sides, and softened corners rather than circular construction. Curves meet stems with clean, sturdy joins, and many letters show relatively closed apertures and tight internal spaces at smaller sizes. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with short extenders and simple, blocky terminals; numerals follow the same squared-round logic with broad, stable shapes.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic copy where solid, compact letterforms provide immediate visual punch. It can also work in packaging and branding applications that benefit from sturdy, rounded-rect geometry. For interface labels or wayfinding, it performs well at moderate-to-large sizes where counters remain open and the dense texture stays legible.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike—more industrial than elegant—suggesting strength, clarity, and a slightly athletic sensibility. Its rounded corners keep the voice friendly enough for consumer contexts, while the dense rhythm and sturdy silhouettes maintain a no-nonsense, engineered feel.
The font appears intended as a robust, contemporary sans built from rounded-rectangle proportions, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a compact, space-efficient rhythm. Its construction suggests an aim for clear impact and a cohesive, industrial-modern texture across letters and numerals.
The design reads best when given breathing room: the heavy weight and compact counters can darken quickly in long passages or at small sizes. Uppercase shapes are particularly strong and uniform, producing a consistent, sign-like texture, while the numerals appear designed for impact and quick recognition.