Sans Superellipse Otmal 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, modern, confident, friendly, industrial, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, signage, rounded, squared, compact, sturdy, high-contrast-free.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark typographic color. Curves tend toward superelliptical shapes rather than perfect circles, giving counters a squared-off roundness (notably in C, O, Q, and the numerals). Terminals are blunt and clean, spacing appears sturdy and compact, and the overall rhythm is tight and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, poster typography, and brand marks where dense weight and geometric clarity are desirable. Its compact, rounded construction also works well for packaging, labels, and short UI/wayfinding messages that need to stay readable from a distance. For long passages, it’s more effective in limited doses (subheads, callouts, and emphasis) due to its strong color.
The face reads as modern and assertive while staying approachable thanks to its softened corners. It carries an industrial, sign-like clarity—solid, no-nonsense, and optimized for immediate recognition. The tone is contemporary and practical, with a friendly softness layered over a strong, engineered skeleton.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a contemporary geometric voice, using rounded-rectangle forms to balance strength and friendliness. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and consistent stroke weight for straightforward, highly recognizable display typography.
Capitals are built from simple geometric primitives with a relatively even footprint across the alphabet, while lowercase forms maintain the same squared-round logic for bowls and counters. Numerals are robust and blocky, matching the letterforms closely for cohesive UI and branding use. The design’s rounded corners prevent harshness even at large sizes, keeping headlines from feeling overly aggressive.