Sans Superellipse Ognem 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether; and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, posterish, impact, approachability, nostalgia, display, rounded, soft, compact, blocky, bulbous.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy, uniform strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves and counters lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters a compact, cushioned feel rather than a geometric circle-based construction. Terminals are broadly cut and slightly irregular in rhythm, with generous joins and sturdy verticals that keep shapes from pinching at small apertures. The overall texture is dense and dark, with tight internal spaces and a consistent, solid silhouette across the set.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and bold brand marks where a friendly, rounded voice is desired. It also works well on packaging and labels, especially when you want a dense, confident typographic block. For extended reading, it benefits from larger sizes and comfortable line spacing to offset the compact counters.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a slightly quirky, throwback flavor that reads as fun rather than formal. Its rounded massing and compact forms evoke mid-century signage and playful display typography, projecting warmth and confidence. The font feels energetic and attention-grabbing without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a soft-edged, high-impact sans that feels approachable and graphic. Its rounded-rectangle construction and sturdy, uniform strokes prioritize strong silhouettes and immediate readability in display contexts, while the slightly quirky rhythm adds personality for branding and editorial titling.
Uppercase forms are wide-shouldered and blocklike, while lowercase stays simple and sturdy with minimal modulation, reinforcing a sign-painter/poster sensibility. Numerals match the same rounded, hefty construction, keeping a cohesive color in mixed alphanumeric settings. In the sample text, the dense letterforms create strong headline impact, while tighter counters suggest careful spacing and sizing choices for longer lines.