Sans Superellipse Ollez 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Havana Sunset' by Set Sail Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, casual, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, compact economy, rounded, soft corners, blunt terminals, compact, quirky.
A compact, heavy sans with superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and curves transition into straighter segments with softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick and monolinear, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is tight and vertically oriented, with condensed capitals and a sturdy lowercase whose rounded forms (o, e, c) stay boxy rather than purely circular. Numerals match the same squared-round geometry, producing a cohesive, blocky texture in text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a bold, friendly presence is desirable. It can work well for short UI labels or signage when strong emphasis and compact width are useful, though its dense texture suggests using generous tracking and comfortable sizes for longer copy.
The font conveys a friendly, slightly quirky tone—confident and approachable rather than formal. Its softened geometry and chunky weight give it a retro, hand-made poster feel while still reading as a clean sans. In extended phrases it feels energetic and playful, with a distinctive cartoonish warmth.
Likely intended as a characterful display sans that combines sturdy, condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle geometry for maximum impact and instant recognizability. The consistent monoline construction and softened corners suggest a goal of being loud but approachable, evoking vintage advertising and playful modern branding.
The design’s signature comes from the superellipse-like curves: corners are consistently rounded, and counters often appear more rectangular than oval, creating a recognizable silhouette at a glance. The narrow proportions and dense color make spacing and line breaks feel impactful, especially in all-caps or short phrases.