Sans Superellipse Otmub 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA BND' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'DXOldStandard Grotesk No2' by DXTypefoundry, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, and 'Aago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, robust, playful, confident, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft, blunt, geometric, compact.
A heavy, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves lean toward superelliptical bowls, while terminals are mostly flat and blunt, producing a compact, sturdy silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, with consistent stroke thickness and straightforward joins that keep the texture even in dense settings. Uppercase proportions are broad and stable, while the lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g) that reinforce the geometric feel.
This style suits bold headlines, poster typography, and brand wordmarks where a friendly but assertive voice is needed. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from compact, high-contrast presence at larger sizes, as well as UI/marketing callouts where rounded geometry helps soften a strong weight.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, pairing a friendly roundness with a confident, no-nonsense weight. Its chunky, softened shapes read as practical and upbeat rather than technical or delicate, making it feel inviting and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, geometric personality—using rounded-rectangle forms and blunt terminals to create a strong, cohesive texture that stays clean and contemporary in display use.
Distinctive superelliptical bowls are especially noticeable in rounded letters like C, O, and Q, and in figures such as 0 and 8. The dense color and compact counters suggest best performance at display sizes or short text where impact matters more than airy readability.