Sans Superellipse Ofliv 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lituora' and 'MC Defoils' by Maulana Creative, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Loft' by Monotype, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, stickers, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, cheerful, impact, approachability, space-saving, retro flavor, display legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with subtly varied curves and gentle pinches at tight joins that read like small ink-trap notches rather than sharp cuts. Counters are small and vertically oriented, with tall, narrow bowls and a generally condensed stance. Terminals are blunt and rounded, giving the letters a smooth, rubbery silhouette and an even, blocky color in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its condensed heft can maximize presence in limited width. It also works well for playful display copy in editorial or digital contexts, especially when a friendly retro flavor is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, mixing a retro sign-painter feel with a modern, geometric softness. Its chunky proportions and rounded edges make it feel friendly and informal, with a slightly quirky rhythm that keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum bold impact in a narrow footprint while staying approachable through rounded, superelliptical forms. The small notches at joins and the compact counters suggest attention to maintaining legibility and shape clarity at large display sizes.
The sample text shows strong headline presence and clear word shapes, with distinctive, tight apertures and compact spacing contributing to a dense, poster-like texture. Numerals match the same rounded, condensed logic, keeping a consistent voice across letters and figures.