Sans Superellipse Ofreg 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Space Race' by Comicraft; 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts; and 'Beachwood', 'Hyperspace Race', and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, posters, headlines, packaging, ui labels, retro, industrial, friendly, techy, compact, space saving, impact, softened geometry, functional display, modernization, rounded, squarish, monoline, soft corners, condensed.
A compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a monoline, low-modulation stroke. Corners are consistently softened, giving letters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than circular geometry. Proportions are condensed with a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders, producing a tight, vertical rhythm. Counters are small-to-medium and apertures are restrained, while terminals are blunt and rounded for a uniform, sturdy texture in lines of text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable, such as posters, headers, wayfinding, and product/packaging typography. It can also work for interface labels and badges where space is limited and a robust, rounded sans impression is preferred.
The overall tone is utilitarian yet approachable: it reads as modern and tech-leaning, but the rounded corners add a friendly, slightly retro flavor. The condensed build and blocky curves suggest signage, equipment labeling, and other functional contexts where a confident, compact voice is useful.
The design appears intended to combine compact economy with a rounded, superelliptical construction, creating a strong display sans that feels engineered but not harsh. Its consistent stroke and softened corners emphasize clarity, uniformity, and a distinctive compact rhythm.
In text, the heavy, even color creates strong emphasis and a stable baseline, while the narrow set encourages efficient line lengths. The round-shouldered shapes and rectangular counters give the design a distinctive “soft industrial” personality that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.