Sans Superellipse Osdan 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype, 'ApronNext' by Hurufatfont, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, and 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, toy-like, impact, friendliness, retro flavor, signage legibility, geometric consistency, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, monoline.
A heavy, rounded sans with monoline strokes and corners that resolve into softened rectangles and superellipse-like curves. The forms lean on vertical, capsule-shaped counters and broad terminals, giving letters a compact, blocky silhouette with minimal modulation. Curves are smooth and closed, joins are blunt rather than sharp, and the overall rhythm feels sturdy and even, with generous interior rounding that keeps dense text from becoming harsh.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its dense, rounded shapes can deliver impact—such as headlines, logos, packaging panels, posters, and wayfinding or storefront signage. It can work for brief UI labels or badges when a friendly, bold voice is needed, but its strong massing is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a distinctly playful, retro-leaning presence. Its chunky geometry reads confident and upbeat, suggesting signage, packaging, and headlines that want to feel friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, highly legible display sans with softened geometry, combining sturdy vertical structure with rounded-rectangle curves to create a distinctive, approachable identity.
Several glyphs emphasize straight-sided construction with rounded ends (notably in bowls and arches), reinforcing a consistent “soft-rectangle” theme across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The numerals share the same wide, rounded construction, maintaining a cohesive, poster-like texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.