Sans Superellipse Olmab 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and 'Cervino' and 'Cervo Neue Condensed' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, utilitarian, sporty, impact, space saving, signage clarity, brand voice, display emphasis, blocky, condensed, sturdy, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly drawn proportions and a pronounced vertical emphasis. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with corners and terminals softened into rounded-rectangle forms that give counters a squared, superelliptical feel. Curves are controlled rather than flowing, producing simplified bowls and apertures with minimal modulation; joins stay blunt and sturdy. The overall rhythm is dense and even, with short extenders and a consistent, poster-friendly texture in text.
Best suited for bold headlines and short messages where density and impact matter—posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for subheads or callouts in layouts that need a compact, high-ink presence, while longer text will feel intentionally heavy and attention-grabbing.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense tone that feels industrial and slightly retro, like stencil-less signage or classic athletic and workwear graphics. Its rounded-square geometry keeps it friendly enough to avoid harshness, while the weight and compression add urgency and impact.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms cohesive and legible at display sizes. Its simplified geometry and sturdy strokes suggest an emphasis on reproducible, high-contrast silhouettes for practical graphic applications.
Uppercase forms read especially compact and blocklike, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation with sturdy, simplified shapes. Numerals are equally heavy and stable, designed to hold up at large sizes with strong silhouette clarity.