Sans Superellipse Otlur 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe and 'Hardley Brush' by Negara Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, technical, modern, space saving, high impact, geometric identity, utilitarian clarity, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, high contrast-free.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with heavy, even stroke weight and a distinctly squared-off roundness. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a superellipse feel rather than true circles. Terminals are blunt and consistent, apertures are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with short ascenders/descenders and compact counters; numerals follow the same squared, utilitarian construction for a uniform texture.
It performs best where compact width and high impact matter: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and signage. The dense, squared texture can also suit UI badges, sports or event graphics, and short emphatic statements where a bold, condensed voice is desired.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, leaning industrial and technical. Its squared curves and tight spacing feel pragmatic and engineered, with a contemporary, slightly retro display flavor that reads as confident and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded-rectangle construction to create a distinctive geometric identity. It prioritizes uniform weight and sturdy shapes for punchy display typography with a functional, industrial edge.
Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid geometry, helping the heavy shapes avoid looking brittle at large sizes. The condensed proportions create a tall silhouette and a dark typographic color, especially in all-caps settings and headline lines.