Sans Superellipse Oldas 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, approachability, playfulness, informality, display impact, character texture, rounded, bubbly, chunky, irregular, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-like bowls and softly squarish curves, giving counters a compact, cushiony feel. Strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to end in blunt, slightly angled cuts that add a hand-shaped irregularity. Proportions are varied across the set, with some letters feeling wider or more compact, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric uniformity. Apertures are generally open and shapes remain sturdy at display sizes, with generous weight and simplified joins.
Best suited for display-driven work such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, characterful voice is desired. It also fits educational or kid-oriented materials and casual editorial callouts, where rounded forms and bold color blocks can amplify its playful texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a quirky, hand-crafted energy that feels informal and human. Its rounded construction and slightly uneven detailing suggest warmth and humor more than precision or severity, making it read as friendly and expressive.
The design appears intended to combine a stout, superellipse-based sans structure with informal, hand-shaped finishing, prioritizing personality and approachability over strict geometric neutrality. It aims to feel contemporary and fun while staying highly legible at larger sizes.
The sample text shows strong presence and texture in headlines, while the subtle irregularities become part of the personality in longer lines. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction, keeping the set visually consistent for posters and short statements.