Sans Superellipse Otmab 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Necia' by Graviton, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, authoritative, sporty, retro, space saving, impact, systematic, legibility, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, high contrast counters.
A condensed, heavy sans with monoline strokes and a strongly squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into tight radii and flattened arcs, creating superellipse-like bowls and counters that read as compact and engineered. Terminals are predominantly straight and blunt, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with tight internal spaces in letters like a/e/s and squared bowls in b/d/p/q, giving the design a sturdy, space-efficient texture in setting.
Well-suited to bold headlines, poster typography, and short bursts of text where impact and compact width matter. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a sturdy, standardized look and strong alphanumeric consistency.
The tone is tough and functional, with an assertive, no-nonsense presence. Its compact geometry and rounded-square shapes evoke industrial labeling and athletic branding, while the softened corners keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to maximize presence in a narrow footprint while maintaining a unified rounded-rect geometry across letters and numbers. It prioritizes uniformity, solidity, and quick recognition over delicate detail, aiming for a pragmatic display voice.
Uppercase forms appear rigid and architectural, while lowercase maintains the same squared, compact logic for a uniform voice across cases. Numerals share the same rounded-rectangle DNA, producing a cohesive, sign-like feel in mixed alphanumeric strings. The density of counters suggests it performs best when given adequate size or generous spacing to avoid clogging in smaller applications.