Sans Superellipse Osbir 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, direct, modern, sturdy, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display clarity, geometric voice, condensed, geometric, rounded corners, squared bowls, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with broad, confident strokes and tightly controlled proportions. Curves are drawn with a squared, superellipse-like geometry: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, producing a crisp, engineered look rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. The overall spacing and letterforms favor dense setting and strong silhouette clarity, especially in uppercase.
This font works best where strong presence and space economy are needed: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, and bold brand statements. It can also support short UI labels or navigation elements when a condensed, high-impact sans is desired, though its weight and density suggest using it sparingly for longer text.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, with an industrial, contemporary feel. Its compact shapes and squared curves suggest efficiency and utility, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result feels energetic and functional—more about impact and clarity than elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, using squared-round geometry to create a distinctive modern voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent, engineered curves to stay legible and forceful in display settings.
Uppercase forms appear particularly uniform and monolithic, while the lowercase retains the same squared-round construction for consistency. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, reading clearly at larger sizes with a punchy, poster-ready presence.