Sans Superellipse Ogkiv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coastal', 'Neumatic Gothic', and 'Neumatic Gothic Round' by Arkitype; 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype; 'Denso' by Stefano Giliberti; and 'Chigo' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, punchy, condensed, friendly, space saving, high impact, brand voice, signage clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with a tall, condensed stance and softly rounded rectangular construction throughout. Strokes are essentially monolinear, with broad verticals and blunt terminals that read as clipped and square, then eased by generous corner radii. Counters are tight and geometric, and the overall rhythm is vertical-forward with short horizontal extents and minimal modulation. The lowercase is simple and utilitarian, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” rounded joins, and a clear, sturdy baseline presence.
Best suited for display settings where compact width and high impact are valuable: headlines, posters, product packaging, wayfinding, labels, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when a sturdy, space-saving word shape is needed, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is bold and utilitarian with a friendly edge: it feels assertive and attention-getting, but the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The condensed proportions and dense black shapes evoke signage and industrial labeling, with a retro-leaning, poster-ready energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the voice approachable. Its consistent, monoline construction and condensed proportions prioritize clarity and punch for attention-driven typography.
Round forms like O/0 and C/G are built from squarish, superelliptical curves rather than true circles, reinforcing a technical, engineered feel. Several uppercase shapes show compact apertures and closed-in counters, which increases impact at display sizes but can feel dense in long passages. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rectangle logic for a consistent typographic color.