Sans Superellipse Olboz 3 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype and 'Bruon' by Artiveko (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, poster, art deco, industrial, gothic, impact, vintage feel, distinctiveness, compact headlines, condensed, stencil-like, angular terminals, chamfered, high contrast counters.
This typeface is a tightly condensed display sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction in its bowls and counters. Many terminals are sharply angled or chamfered, creating a cut-in, almost notched finish that gives the letters a sculpted, mechanical feel. Curves tend to resolve into superelliptic forms rather than true circles, while joins stay clean and controlled, producing a strong vertical rhythm. The spacing is compact and the silhouettes are dense, with small counters and distinctly shaped apertures that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where its dense weight and distinctive cut terminals can work as a graphic element. It can be effective for posters, branding marks, storefront-style signage, and packaging that wants a vintage-industrial or deco-leaning voice. Use with generous size and careful spacing for maximum legibility.
The overall tone feels retro and architectural, mixing streamlined geometry with sharp, incised endings. It suggests vintage signage and poster lettering—confident, slightly dramatic, and purpose-built for impact rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact display voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry, with sharpened terminals to add edge and period character. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent vertical cadence for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent design language, with several lowercase forms echoing the vertical, carved look of the caps. Numerals follow the same condensed, blocky logic, supporting cohesive headline setting. The pointed and notched details add character but can reduce clarity at very small sizes or in long passages.