Sans Superellipse Otkim 19 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Paul Grotesk' and 'Paul Grotesk Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, ui, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, straightforward, utilitarian, clarity, impact, neutrality, reliability, efficiency, geometric, superelliptical, rounded, blocky, clean-cut.
The design is a geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (“superellipse”) construction in its curves, giving bowls and counters a smooth, squarish roundness. Strokes are heavy and even, with clean terminals and minimal modulation, producing a solid, high-impact texture. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with a notably tall x-height, while uppercase forms are broad and stable, and round letters like O/C/G show controlled, uniform curvature.
It suits headlines, UI labels, navigation, and packaging where a compact, sturdy sans is needed. The tall x-height and open, simplified shapes support readability at small-to-medium sizes, while the weight and firm geometry hold up well in prominent display settings such as posters, product marks, and signage.
This typeface reads as confident and straightforward, with a friendly modern tone rather than a delicate or formal one. The rounded geometry softens the overall voice, making it feel approachable and contemporary while still projecting clarity and authority.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver strong legibility and visual presence through simple geometry and consistent stroke behavior. Rounded corners and superelliptical curves aim to keep the tone approachable while maintaining a crisp, engineered feel suitable for contemporary interfaces and branding.
Counters tend toward rounded-rectangular shapes, and joins are kept tidy, contributing to an even, consistent rhythm across strings of text. The numerals match the letterforms’ geometric logic and weight, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.