Sans Superellipse Ommem 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, industrial, technical, confident, clean, space saving, modernizing, clarity, impact, rounded, geometric, condensed, compact, high-contrast counters.
This typeface is a compact, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a tall overall stance. Strokes appear largely uniform, with softened corners and slightly squared curves that give round letters a superelliptical feel. Proportions are tight and space-efficient: narrow letterforms, short ascenders/descenders, and compact sidebearings create a dense rhythm in text. Counters are clean and fairly open for the width, and terminals are consistently blunt, reinforcing a structured, engineered appearance.
It performs best in headlines and display settings where its condensed geometry and strong weight can create impact without taking much horizontal space. It also suits branding and packaging that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice, and it can work in signage or UI labels when a compact, high-presence sans is needed.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded geometry softens the strict construction, keeping it approachable while still reading as technical and contemporary. The condensed rhythm gives it an energetic, space-saving character suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans built on rounded-rectangular geometry. It prioritizes consistency and a tight rhythm for clear, modern display typography, balancing strict construction with softened corners for a friendlier finish.
Round characters like O/Q and numerals show a distinctly squared-off curvature, producing a “rounded box” silhouette. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), contributing to a simplified, signage-like flavor, while the uppercase maintains a strong, uniform vertical emphasis.