Sans Superellipse Otnar 7 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Clean' by Ahmet Altun, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Hardley Brush' by Negara Studio, and 'SK Merih' by Salih Kizilkaya (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, branding, industrial, utilitarian, authoritative, modern, condensed, space saving, high impact, systematic look, display clarity, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high-contrast counters.
A compact sans with tall proportions and squared-off, superellipse-style curves that read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Strokes are heavy and even, with tight apertures and enclosed counters that stay clean at display sizes. Terminals are blunt and mostly straight-cut, and the joins are crisp, giving the design a blocky, engineered feel despite the softened corners. Overall spacing is economical, producing a dense, vertical rhythm well suited to large headlines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, impactful copy where its compact width and heavy presence can work at large sizes. It also fits packaging, signage, and identity systems that benefit from a condensed, industrial-modern voice and strong figure/letter uniformity.
The font conveys a firm, no-nonsense tone with a contemporary industrial edge. Its condensed, weighty silhouettes feel assertive and functional, balancing approachability from the rounded geometry with the authority of solid, compact forms.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using superellipse-based rounds and blunt terminals to keep letterforms sturdy and highly legible at display sizes. Its consistent stroke weight and compact spacing suggest a focus on straightforward, system-friendly typography for attention-grabbing titles and labels.
Round letters like O and Q appear squarish and tightly drawn, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a strong, angular stance. Numerals follow the same compact logic, with prominent curves on 3 and 5 and a sturdy, open-top feel to 4 that maintains the overall blocklike consistency.