Sans Superellipse Osbil 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, poster, retro, playful, assertive, chunky, impact, compactness, friendliness, display character, blocky, compact, squared, soft corners, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes remain largely even, giving the letters a sturdy, blocky build and consistent color in text. Many terminals look subtly flared or chamfered, adding a slight sculpted feel without introducing true serifs. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the overall rhythm is condensed and vertical, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where dense texture is an advantage. It also works well for signage and large typographic statements, but may feel heavy in long passages at smaller sizes due to tight counters and strong overall color.
The tone is bold and attention-seeking with a playful, slightly vintage sign-painting or headline vibe. Its chunky geometry and compressed proportions feel energetic and emphatic, making it read as confident and a bit quirky rather than neutral.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in a compact footprint while maintaining friendly, rounded-rectangle geometry. The subtle terminal shaping suggests an intent to add character and warmth to a straightforward, heavy sans skeleton.
Uppercase forms appear particularly monolithic with strong vertical stems, while the lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy structure and clear differentiation between glyphs. Numerals match the same squared-round logic and weight, supporting cohesive display setting.