Sans Superellipse Ognab 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, industrial, retro, punchy, friendly, space saving, high impact, brand voice, display clarity, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, even color.
A heavy, condensed sans with compact proportions and a solid, even typographic color. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and apertures a squarish softness rather than true circularity. Strokes stay consistent in thickness with minimal modulation, terminals are generally blunt with rounded corners, and the overall rhythm is tight and sturdy. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, while the numerals and capitals maintain a uniform, poster-ready presence with clear, simplified interior spaces.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and display typography where strong impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It works well on posters, packaging, labels, and signage, and can add a robust voice to branding systems that need a compact, high-energy sans.
The tone is confident and emphatic, with a sporty, industrial edge softened by rounded shapes. It reads as retro-modern: sturdy and functional, yet approachable rather than severe. The condensed width and dense weight add urgency and impact, making the font feel energetic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the heavy weight readable and cohesive. Its simplified, consistent shapes prioritize clear recognition at display sizes while projecting a durable, modern-industrial character.
Counters tend to be compact, so the face benefits from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing in longer settings. The superelliptical construction keeps forms consistent across the set, creating a cohesive, slightly squared-off texture that stays legible at display sizes.