Sans Superellipse Oslif 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prelo Condensed' by Monotype; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor; 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun; and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, friendly, utilitarian, compact, impact, clarity, modernization, approachability, geometric, rounded, blocky, dense, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and a compact set width. Curves are broad and squared-off, producing soft corners rather than true circular bowls, and terminals read as clean, flat cuts. Strokes are robust and largely uniform, with tight counters that keep letterforms dense; the lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and a short-shouldered, compact rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, block-like massing, giving the design a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings where strong presence is desirable—posters, brand marks, packaging panels, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation when set with generous spacing, but its dense counters make it more comfortable at medium-to-large sizes than in long paragraphs.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels straightforward and functional rather than elegant, aiming for clarity and punch. The compact proportions and sturdy weight give it a confident, workmanlike voice suited to bold statements.
The likely intention is a contemporary display sans built from superelliptical geometry to combine firmness with approachability. By keeping stroke weight steady and counters compact, the design emphasizes impact and consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals for bold, modern typographic systems.
The design’s superelliptical bowls and squared curves create a distinctive “soft-tech” feel, especially in C/G/O/Q and in the rounded joins of lowercase forms. Tight apertures and small counters increase perceived darkness, so spacing and line length will strongly influence readability at smaller sizes.