Sans Superellipse Otnab 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intropol' by The Northern Block, 'Elysio' and 'Predige' by Type Dynamic, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, signage, posters, packaging, modern, utilitarian, confident, clean, techy, clarity, compactness, impact, modernity, compact, rounded, geometric, high-contrast (shape), crisp.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction and consistently thick strokes. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with rounded outer corners and slightly squared-off counters that keep the forms sturdy at small sizes. The rhythm is dense with short extenders and generous internal openings for the weight, and terminals are blunt and straightforward. Overall spacing reads efficient and economical, supporting a strong, blocky texture in text.
Best suited to bold headlines, compact UI labels, navigation, and signage where a dense, high-impact texture is useful. It can also work well for posters and packaging that benefit from a modern, geometric voice and strong readability at larger sizes.
The tone is contemporary and pragmatic, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded geometry softens the heaviness, lending a friendly tech/industrial feel rather than an aggressive one. It suggests clarity, structure, and reliability.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, highly legible sans with a distinctive rounded-rect geometry. It prioritizes consistent stroke weight, compact proportions, and robust shapes that hold up in bold settings and interface-like contexts.
Round letters like O/Q and digits show superellipse-like bowls that feel more like rounded rectangles than circles. The lowercase maintains a simple, functional skeleton with minimal calligraphic influence, and the numerals match the same compact, sturdy logic for consistent color in mixed text.