Sans Superellipse Olbay 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hardley Brush' by Negara Studio and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos/wordmarks, friendly, playful, retro, approachable, quirky, display impact, friendly branding, space saving, retro tone, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, chunky.
A compact sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves and terminals are softened into squarish arcs, creating a superellipse feel in bowls and counters while keeping a straight, sturdy backbone. Proportions are condensed with tight internal spaces, and the rhythm is slightly irregular in a deliberate way, giving the alphabet a hand-drawn steadiness without visible brush texture. Overall spacing reads snug and solid, optimized for impactful word shapes rather than airy refinement.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short statements where strong silhouettes and compact width help fit more text without losing impact. It also works well for packaging, storefront-style signage, and logo/wordmark explorations that benefit from a warm, retro-leaning sans with chunky presence.
The letterforms project a friendly, slightly quirky personality with a retro sign-painting energy. Its rounded corners and chunky silhouettes feel approachable and informal, while the condensed build adds punch and momentum for attention-grabbing copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry, prioritizing immediate readability and a friendly character. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest an aim for approachable branding and attention-first titling rather than neutral body text.
Distinctive rounded-square counters and simplified joins make shapes feel sturdy and iconic at display sizes. The numerals share the same softened geometry, keeping a cohesive tone across alphanumerics.