Sans Superellipse Otlod 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'B52' by Komet & Flicker, 'Mercado' by MADType, and 'Bockhold' by Stereo Type Haus (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, modern, friendly, confident, clean, functional, impact, clarity, modernization, soft geometry, versatility, rounded, compact, geometric, blocky, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, compact sans with a superellipse construction: round letters feel like softened rectangles, while straighter strokes stay crisp and vertical. Corners are broadly rounded and joins are clean, giving shapes a sturdy, engineered look rather than a calligraphic one. Counters are relatively tight and often squared-off (notably in C, G, O, e, and 8), and terminals tend to be flat with rounded edges. Proportions are even and stable, with a broad cap presence and a slightly condensed feel that helps the text set densely without looking cramped.
This font suits bold headlines, logos, and packaging where a compact, rounded-rect aesthetic helps create a strong silhouette. It also works well for UI labels, navigation, and short-form copy that benefits from high impact and straightforward legibility at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is modern and approachable, pairing industrial sturdiness with soft, friendly rounding. It reads as confident and utilitarian rather than expressive, making it feel at home in contemporary product and interface contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric voice with softened edges—combining the efficiency of squared forms with the warmth of rounded corners for clear, confident display typography.
Distinctive details include the single-storey a and g, a straight-sided U, and numerals with sturdy, sign-like construction; the 2 and 3 show flattened, horizontal finishing strokes, and the 1 is a simple vertical form. Overall rhythm is consistent and uniform, emphasizing clarity and impact over delicacy.