Sans Superellipse Osmir 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Mono Figle' by Fateh.Lab; 'TheSans Mono' by LucasFonts; and 'Centima', 'Centima Mono', 'Centima Pro', 'Decima Mono', 'Decima Mono Cyr', 'Decima Mono Pro', and 'Decima Mono Round' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code ui, terminal, ui labels, packaging, signage, technical, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, utility, clarity, technical feel, grid alignment, labeling, square-rounded, compact, blocky, stencil-like, ink-trap hints.
This typeface has a compact, square-rounded construction with softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls rather than true circles, giving letters like C, O, and Q a superelliptical, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, with occasional angled joins that add a slightly mechanical rhythm. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms and short, controlled extenders; punctuation-like details such as dots and the i/j tittles appear as square blocks. Numerals are similarly block-built, prioritizing clear silhouettes over calligraphic modulation.
Well suited to interfaces that benefit from a steady, measured rhythm—such as code-oriented UIs, terminal-style graphics, dashboards, and technical documentation. The sturdy, square-rounded forms also translate well to labeling, packaging, and short display lines where a mechanical, industrial flavor is desirable.
The overall tone feels functional and machine-minded, like labeling on equipment, terminals, or utilitarian signage. Its squared geometry and blunt finishing lend a retro-computing and industrial character while remaining clean and contemporary in texture.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, engineered sans voice with strong alignment to a grid and a no-nonsense texture. By favoring rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals, it aims for high legibility and a distinctive technical personality without decorative flourish.
In text, the even spacing and consistent glyph footprints create a steady, grid-like cadence. Several shapes show purposeful simplification (e.g., straight-sided bowls and flattened curves), which enhances clarity at a glance and reinforces the constructed, tool-like aesthetic.