Sans Superellipse Odbo 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Genius' by Artegra, 'Chortler' by FansyType, 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'FS Sinclair' by Fontsmith, 'Tenorite' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Reform' by PSY/OPS, 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, and 'Jiho Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, techy, friendly, retro, utilitarian, playful, impact, clarity, geometric branding, softened industrial, rounded, squared, modular, soft-cornered, compact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with a superelliptic construction: many curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and corners are consistently radiused. Strokes are thick and even, with blunt terminals and gently squared joins that give forms a modular, engineered feel. Proportions skew slightly compact with broad shoulders and sturdy verticals; round letters like O/Q read as squarish loops, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are simplified and weighty. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with clear, blocky silhouettes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, logos, posters, packaging, and wayfinding/signage where its chunky geometry can read clearly. It also works well for UI or product labeling when you want a sturdy, friendly voice, though it may feel heavy for long-form text.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, mixing a technical, industrial sensibility with a friendly softness. Its chunky, rounded shapes evoke retro hardware, arcade/UI aesthetics, and contemporary product branding that aims to feel robust but not severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, easily recognizable word shape built from consistent superelliptic forms, balancing industrial clarity with softened corners. It prioritizes bold presence and cohesive geometric rhythm across letters and numerals.
Counters are relatively open for the weight, helping legibility at display sizes, while the uniform stroke and softened geometry keep the texture smooth and consistent. The design’s distinctive identity comes from the repeated rounded-rectangle motif across both uppercase and lowercase.