Sans Superellipse Sodan 14 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'Cantiga' by Isaco Type, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, sporty, industrial, utility, retro, compact impact, geometric solidity, modern utility, brand punch, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly set proportions and a distinctly squared‑off, superelliptic construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a squarish roundness, while verticals stay straight and dominant. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, and the joins feel firm and minimally modulated, creating a sturdy, poster-ready texture. Lowercase forms are straightforward and legible, with single-storey a and g, a strong, vertical i/j with round dots, and short, efficient extenders that keep the overall silhouette dense and even.
Best suited to short-form typography where impact and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, packaging panels, and wayfinding or storefront signage. It also fits sports and active-lifestyle branding, labels, and bold UI moments such as section headers or promotional banners.
The tone is loud, confident, and functional, with an athletic, workmanlike energy. Its boxy rounding reads contemporary and engineered, while the condensed heft suggests signage, uniforms, and high-impact branding rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, using rounded-rectangular geometry to stay friendly while still feeling tough and industrial. It prioritizes bold silhouettes, consistent texture, and straightforward forms for attention-grabbing display use.
The numerals match the letterforms’ compact massing, with broad strokes and rounded-rectangle curves that maintain a consistent, chunky rhythm. The overall color on the page is dark and emphatic, producing strong headline presence and clear shape recognition at distance.