Sans Superellipse Olbuf 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, informal, approachability, display impact, simplicity, retro charm, youthful tone, rounded, compact, bouncy, soft corners, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and soft, squarish curves throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt with gently rounded corners. Proportions feel slightly condensed, with tight counters and sturdy bowls; the lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a simple, vertical i/j treatment with round dots. Numerals match the same chunky, softened construction for a cohesive texture in mixed copy.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where bold shapes and friendly character are desirable. It can work for playful branding and titling, while longer paragraphs may feel heavy due to the dense counters and compact spacing.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, leaning toward a lighthearted, handmade poster feel rather than a strict corporate voice. Its bouncy rhythm and softened corners read as youthful and inviting, with a mild retro/cartoon sensibility.
The font appears designed to deliver strong readability with a cheerful personality, using rounded-rectangle forms to create a distinctive, consistent voice. Its emphasis on solid, simplified shapes suggests a focus on display impact and an approachable, informal aesthetic.
The design favors strong silhouettes over interior openness, which gives it impact at display sizes while producing a dense, dark text color in longer lines. Curves are generally superelliptical, creating a consistent rounded-square motif across both capitals and lowercase.