Sans Superellipse Ognem 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; 'Core Paint', 'Core Sans D', and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, confident, impact, attention, approachability, space-saving, display, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are broad and even, with minimal modulation, and counters tend to be small and rounded, creating a dense, ink-rich texture. Curves and terminals feel squared-off yet smooth, giving letters a superelliptical, molded look. The overall rhythm is tight and assertive, with simplified forms and closed apertures that prioritize impact over delicacy.
Best suited to large-size applications where strong presence and compact width are useful, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where quick recognition is important, though the dense counters suggest avoiding long passages of small text.
The font reads as bold and approachable, with a slightly retro, poster-like energy. Its rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly rather than aggressive, while the dense color and condensed proportions lend urgency and confidence. Overall it feels designed to be noticed quickly and remembered.
The design intention appears to be a high-impact display sans that combines condensed efficiency with soft, rounded geometry. It aims for a cohesive, modernized retro feel—trading fine detail and open apertures for a solid, friendly silhouette that holds up in attention-grabbing settings.
The uppercase set appears particularly strong for display, with broad shoulders and compact interior space; the lowercase maintains the same chunky logic with single-storey forms and short extenders. Numerals match the same rounded, blocky language for consistent signage and headline use.