Sans Superellipse Okkuh 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aldo Pro' and 'Aldo Pro Round' by Sacha Rein, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion, and 'Carbon' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, techy, utilitarian, condensed, compact impact, signage utility, modular styling, retro-tech feel, rounded, squared, monoline, boxy, compact.
A condensed, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with corners consistently softened into superelliptic curves. Strokes stay even and heavy, producing dense, blocky counters and a compact horizontal rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, while curves (C, O, S, 3) read as rounded squares rather than true circles. The overall texture is tight and sturdy, with short extenders and a high x-height that keeps lowercase forms close in presence to the capitals.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed, such as headlines, posters, product marks, and wayfinding. It also works well for packaging and labels where sturdy letterforms and a tight footprint help maximize presence in limited space.
The font conveys an industrial, engineered tone—efficient, tough, and slightly retro-futuristic. Its squarish rounding adds a friendly softness without losing the sense of machinery and signage. The compact proportions and heavy presence suggest practicality and impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rect, industrial aesthetic into a readable condensed sans that maintains strong consistency across letters and numbers. The goal seems to be a durable, space-efficient display style that feels both modern and slightly vintage through its softened, modular construction.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent modular feel, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The shapes stay very vertical with minimal calligraphic influence, and the rounded corners help prevent the dense weight from feeling sharp or aggressive.