Sans Superellipse Lomob 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, playful, retro, friendly, quirky, punchy, impact, approachability, retro display, character, rounded, soft corners, bubbly, compact, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with soft, rounded-rectangle construction and gently flattened curves that give counters a squarish, superellipse feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are rounded, producing a smooth, blunted finish throughout. The proportions are condensed with lively width variation across letters; curves and bowls stay tight while verticals feel sturdy and stable. Overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in a deliberate way, favoring characterful shapes over strict geometric uniformity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, personable voice is desired. It can work for short UI labels or signage when you want warmth and high impact, but its dense, characterful shapes are most effective at display sizes rather than long-form reading.
The tone is friendly and upbeat, with a retro, hand-cut display flavor that reads as approachable and slightly mischievous. Its chunky, rounded forms convey warmth and humor, making text feel informal and inviting rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive display sans that combines sturdy, compact proportions with rounded-rectangle geometry for a friendly, retro-leaning voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, soft corners, and playful rhythm to stand out in titles and promotional typography.
Round dots and softened joins reinforce the bubbly texture, while the squared-off inner spaces keep the silhouette crisp at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, thickset logic, helping mixed-content headlines feel cohesive.