Sans Superellipse Olmik 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heidth Variable' by Arkitype, 'Kufica' by Artegra, 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Fresno' by Parkinson, and 'TD Pobeda' by Tektov Dmitry Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, authoritative, space saving, high impact, signage tone, geometric consistency, display clarity, rounded corners, squared bowls, uniform strokes, tall proportions, compact spacing.
A condensed, heavy sans with a modular, rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are uniformly thick with softened corners, producing superelliptic counters and squared bowls that stay consistent across the alphabet. Curves are restrained and mechanically smooth, with vertical emphasis and compact sidebearings that create a tight, poster-like rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, blocky proportions, and punctuation (like the apostrophe and ampersand) follows the same solid, simplified geometry.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where strong vertical presence and compact width are advantages. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that need high impact and a controlled, industrial voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels industrial and purposeful, with a retro display flavor reminiscent of stenciled signage and mid-century headlines. Its dense color and compact silhouette read as assertive and functional rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in tight horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, rounded-rectilinear aesthetic. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest a deliberate balance between hard-edged industrial geometry and approachable, smooth finishing.
Distinctive forms include rounded-rectangular O/C shapes, a narrow, towering stance in capitals, and simplified joins in letters like M/W that reinforce the font’s engineered, modular logic. The bold massing holds together well in large settings, where the rounded corners keep the texture from feeling overly harsh.