Sans Superellipse Olmez 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Privilege Sign JNL' by Jeff Levine; 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat; 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type; and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, posterlike, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, retro display, blocky, rounded corners, monoline, compact, squared bowls.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with monoline construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry. Strokes stay visually consistent, with corners softened into generous radii rather than sharp joins, giving letters a molded, blocky silhouette. Counters are compact and often squarish, and apertures tend to be tight, producing a dense, dark rhythm in text. Curved characters such as C, G, O, and S read as squared-off rounds, while verticals and terminals favor straight cuts with subtle rounding, reinforcing a uniform, engineered feel.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where strong presence and narrow set width are useful. The heavy, compact texture also suits branding and packaging that needs a sturdy, industrial flavor, especially when set with generous tracking or ample size.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its compressed proportions and chunky forms evoke signage and poster typography, with a slightly retro, display-driven character rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using softened rectangular forms to keep the weight approachable while preserving a rigid, constructed structure. The consistent stroke weight and compact counters emphasize legibility through bold silhouette rather than fine detail.
The condensed width and tight internal spaces make the face feel efficient and space-saving, but also visually intense at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangular logic, maintaining a consistent, compact footprint and a strong, steady color across mixed alphanumeric settings.