Sans Superellipse Oklan 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Signa Round' by FontFont, 'CamingoDos SemiCondensed' by Jan Fromm, 'Akko' and 'Akko Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Corpid' by LucasFonts, 'Burlingame' by Monotype, and 'Paradroid' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, wayfinding, friendly, playful, modern, chunky, approachable, approachability, display impact, brand voice, geometric softness, rounded, soft, blocky, compact, monoline.
A heavy, rounded sans with monoline strokes and corners softened into squarish, superellipse-like curves. Counters tend to be compact and rounded-rectangular, with generally closed apertures and sturdy joins that keep the texture dense. Proportions are slightly condensed in many letters, with a steady rhythm and even color; terminals are blunt and consistently rounded rather than tapered. The lowercase is simple and constructed, with short extenders and a single-storey ‘g’, reinforcing the geometric, friendly build.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and other display settings where bold, friendly impact is needed. It also works well for signage or UI labels that benefit from rounded shapes and strong presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a toy-like softness with a clean, contemporary solidity. Its rounded geometry reads friendly and non-threatening, while the weight and compact counters add confidence and punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a warm, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry—optimized for clarity and personality rather than delicacy. Its consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest an emphasis on bold readability and brandable character in display typography.
At larger sizes the rounded-rectangle construction becomes a defining signature, especially in bowls and shoulders, giving the face a distinctly “soft-box” feel. In longer text the dense color and closed apertures can feel compact, making it particularly effective when space is tight or when a strong, unified block of text is desired.