Sans Superellipse Ollus 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Kipp Clean' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, sports, poster, space saving, strong presence, modern utility, quick readability, branding impact, blocky, compact, monolinear, rounded corners, high impact.
This typeface is built from compact, rectangular skeletons with softened corners, producing a sturdy, engineered silhouette. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and counters are tight and efficiently shaped, giving letters a dense, space-saving color. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, while terminals are flat and squared-off, reinforcing a utilitarian rhythm. The overall texture is uniform and dark, with punctuation and figures matching the same blunt, condensed construction.
Best suited for short-form display work where maximum impact and compact width are useful—headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding systems. It can also work on packaging and labels when a strong, utilitarian voice is desired, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where its tight counters remain readable.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a gritty, industrial confidence. Its compressed proportions and heavy mass suggest urgency and impact, leaning toward athletic, headline-driven communication rather than delicate or literary settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a dense, high-impact sans voice that fits into narrow spaces while staying loud and legible. Its superellipse-like rounding and blunt terminals aim for a modern, manufactured feel that reads quickly in attention-grabbing contexts.
The narrow interior spaces and strong vertical emphasis create a tightly packed line that stays visually stable at larger sizes. The design’s rounded corners keep the black weight from feeling overly sharp, balancing toughness with a slightly modern, streamlined feel.