Sans Superellipse Omgat 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, techy, industrial, compact, modern, assertive, geometric clarity, compact impact, technical tone, display strength, squared, rounded, condensed, uniform strokes, high contrast apertures.
This typeface uses squared, superellipse-based bowls and counters with consistently rounded corners, producing a geometric, modular silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform in thickness, with straight-sided verticals and horizontals and crisp, rectilinear joins. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than circles, and many terminals end flat, keeping the overall texture tight and controlled. Uppercase proportions feel compact and tall, while lowercase forms stay simplified and functional, with single-storey shapes and a boxy rhythm that maintains a steady, dense color in text.
It performs best in short-to-medium settings where a strong, compact voice is needed, such as headlines, logos, product marks, packaging, and environmental or wayfinding text. Its uniform stroke behavior and squared rounding also suit UI labels and dashboards where a structured, technical impression is desired.
The overall tone is technical and utilitarian, with a confident, engineered feel. Its compact, squared construction suggests contemporary interface and hardware aesthetics—clean, purposeful, and slightly futuristic without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to translate superellipse geometry into a practical sans for impactful display use, prioritizing a compact footprint, consistent stroke logic, and a contemporary, engineered character.
Counters tend to be rectangular and moderately closed, which reinforces the condensed, signage-like presence. Figures follow the same squared-round logic, giving numerals a sturdy, display-forward look.