Sans Superellipse Ogbaj 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, and 'Hurdle' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, sturdy, modern, punchy, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, compactness, rounded, soft-cornered, chunky, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves tend toward superellipse-like bowls and counters, while joins and terminals are squared off rather than tapered, creating a blocky, engineered rhythm. Proportions are compact with a tall lowercase presence, and many letters show slightly condensed, vertical-sided forms that keep word shapes tight and dense. Numerals share the same sturdy, rounded geometry, with clear, open counters and simplified, monoline construction.
Best suited to display settings where impact and clarity matter—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when a friendly, high-contrast-against-background block presence is desired.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—confident without feeling aggressive. Its rounded corners and compact shapes give it a friendly, contemporary voice that reads as practical, slightly playful, and attention-forward.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, compact sans voice built from rounded-rectangle forms—prioritizing immediacy, legibility at a glance, and a contemporary, approachable character.
The design maintains strong consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with counters that stay relatively open for the weight. The combination of square-ish structure and rounded corners produces a distinctive "soft industrial" feel that holds together well in short phrases and large sizes.