Sans Superellipse Oglab 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Libertad Mono' by ATK Studio; 'Corner Deli' and 'Leftfield' by Fenotype; and 'Centima Mono', 'Decima Mono', 'Decima Mono Pro', and 'Decima Mono Round' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, signage, code samples, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, no-nonsense, systemlike, sturdiness, clarity, uniformity, modern utility, rounded, squared, blocky, compact, uniform.
A heavy, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle forms with softened corners and squared terminals. Curves are minimal and controlled, giving letters like C, G, O, and S a boxy, superellipse geometry rather than true circles. Counters are tight and apertures are small, which creates a compact, sturdy color in text. Overall rhythm is highly regular, with consistent stroke endings and a mechanical, grid-friendly silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This style works well where a strong, uniform voice is needed: interface labels, dashboards, terminals, and technical layouts, as well as packaging and poster headlines that benefit from a compact, high-impact texture. The squared, rounded geometry also suits wayfinding and industrial or product-marking aesthetics, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is pragmatic and machine-like, with a subtle retro computing and labeling feel. Its rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, but the dense, squared shapes still read as tough, functional, and purpose-driven.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly regular display voice with a softened, squared-off geometry—prioritizing consistency and a mechanical rhythm over calligraphic nuance. It targets contexts where a sturdy, system-like presence and predictable shapes are more important than delicate detail.
Lowercase forms lean toward simplified, print-like constructions with single-storey shapes (notably for a and g), reinforcing a straightforward, engineered personality. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, producing clear, sign-like figures that match the alphabet’s compact texture.