Sans Superellipse Olrik 10 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Karben 205' by Talbot Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, compact, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, signage clarity, rounded, squared, condensed, blunt, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle construction that gives bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are blunt with softened corners rather than sharp cuts. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with relatively narrow letterforms, small apertures, and simple, blocky curves that stay close to a rectangular skeleton. Numerals and capitals follow the same squared-round logic, prioritizing dense silhouettes and even color.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where compact width and dense weight help maximize presence in limited space—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold UI or wayfinding labels. It can also work for branding elements that want an industrial or technical voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded-square detailing is clear.
The tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, evoking industrial labeling, equipment markings, and mid-century utilitarian graphics. Its rounded corners keep it approachable, but the compact proportions and heavy mass read as assertive and functional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans that maintains friendly rounded corners while preserving a rigid, engineered structure. Its superelliptical geometry and tight proportions suggest a focus on consistent texture and legibility in bold, attention-getting applications.
Curved letters like C, G, and S show controlled, boxy curvature, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize the font’s engineered, modular feel. The lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy structure with minimal calligraphic cues, supporting a consistent texture across mixed-case text.