Sans Superellipse Ollij 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Explorer' and 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, poster-like, attention-grabbing, compact impact, friendly display, retro flavor, rounded corners, blunt terminals, condensed, soft-rectilinear, chunky.
A heavy, condensed sans with soft-rectilinear construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes and corners, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt and squared-off rather than tapered. The narrow proportions and tight interior counters create a compact, high-impact texture, while subtle irregularities in edges and joins add a lightly hand-shaped, stamped character. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, rounded-corner geometry, maintaining a strong, uniform color in text.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where impact and personality are desired—posters, packaging, branding systems, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for signage or label-style UI accents when used sparingly and at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is bold and friendly with a slightly offbeat, vintage flavor—more “print poster” than “corporate interface.” Its compact width and chunky forms feel energetic and attention-seeking, with a casual, human touch that reads as approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, pairing a condensed silhouette with rounded-rectangle forms for a distinctive, friendly display voice. The slight edge irregularity suggests a deliberate nod to hand-printed or stamped lettering while keeping a clean sans foundation.
The condensed set width and dense counters make it most legible at medium-to-large sizes, where the rounded-rectangle detailing and the font’s rhythmic irregularity are clearer. In longer passages, the strong blackness can dominate the page, functioning best when used for emphasis.