Sans Superellipse Otbar 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Mittel EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'FF DIN' and 'FF DIN Arabic' by FontFont; 'DIN Next Arabic' and 'DIN Next Devanagari' by Monotype; and 'PF DIN Text', 'PF DIN Text Arabic', and 'PF DIN Text Universal' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, branding, posters, signage, modern, confident, friendly, clean, utilitarian, clarity, impact, modernity, systematic, rounded, geometric, compact, sturdy, high legibility.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are monolinear with minimal modulation, producing dense, even color and strong silhouette clarity. Counters tend toward squarish ovals, joins are clean, and terminals are mostly flat, giving the design a crisp, engineered rhythm. Proportions are slightly condensed in feel, with a firm baseline presence and a consistent, no-nonsense spacing pattern.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and interface text where a strong, compact sans can carry information quickly. The sturdy shapes and uniform stroke weight make it effective for branding systems, packaging callouts, wayfinding, and large-format graphic design where clarity and impact are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and assured, pairing a friendly softness from the rounded geometry with a direct, functional voice. It reads as contemporary and pragmatic rather than expressive, making it feel dependable and straightforward in messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, contemporary sans built from superelliptical geometry—balancing friendliness with precision for versatile everyday display and interface roles.
Round letters like O, C, and G show a distinctly squarish roundness, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) stay sharp and stable. The numerals match the same blocky, rounded logic, helping headings and UI-style numerics feel cohesive with text.