Sans Superellipse Olbur 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, poster, retro, space saving, high impact, geometric consistency, brand presence, condensed, blocky, sturdy, squared, rounded corners.
A condensed, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are compact and often squarish, with corners softened rather than sharply cut, giving the forms a machined, molded feel. The overall rhythm is vertical and tight, with tall lowercase and short extenders that keep text bands dense; curves like O/C/S read as squashed ovals with flattened sides. Terminals are blunt and uniform, and numerals follow the same narrow, block-forward silhouette for a consistent, punchy texture.
Best suited to display use where impact and space economy matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging panels, and signage. Its condensed width helps fit long words into narrow columns while maintaining a high-contrast presence at larger sizes.
The font projects strength and efficiency—bold, assertive, and utilitarian—while the rounded corners add a friendly, approachable edge. It evokes athletic wordmarks, industrial labeling, and mid-century poster titling, balancing toughness with a slightly playful softness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width, using superelliptical geometry to keep forms consistent and highly reproducible. It emphasizes a bold, modern voice that can read as sporty or industrial while remaining approachable through softened corners.
In the sample text, the dense vertical proportions create a strong headline color and a compact footprint, favoring short lines and tight layouts. The punctuation and apostrophe feel sturdy and simplified, matching the overall blocky construction.