Sans Superellipse Osdeb 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Core Paint' and 'Core Sans D' by S-Core; 'Artico' by cretype; and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, sporty, punchy, utilitarian, space efficiency, high impact, bold branding, modern utility, blocky, compact, rounded corners, dense, poster-ready.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off, superelliptical construction: rounds are flattened into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and corners tend to be softly radiused rather than circular. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and tight interior spaces. Proportions feel condensed and tall, with short crossbars and sturdy verticals; apertures are relatively closed, and curves transition into straighter segments quickly, reinforcing the blocky rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same stout, simplified geometry for a consistent, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where weight and condensed proportions can maximize impact in limited space. It works well for sports branding, bold editorial titling, packaging callouts, and signage that needs a compact, high-contrast presence against its background (without relying on fine stroke details).
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, conveying a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its compact heft reads as sporty and poster-driven—more about impact and immediacy than delicacy—while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a space-efficient footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a cohesive, modern-industrial identity. The simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize quick recognition and consistent texture across lines, making it a dependable choice for assertive display typography.
In the text sample, the dense color and compact spacing create a strong headline presence; at smaller sizes the tight counters and reduced apertures may prefer generous tracking or shorter line lengths. The superelliptical bowls and rounded terminals give it a distinctive, engineered look that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.