Sans Superellipse Onbas 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Insider' by Characters Font Foundry, 'Carnac' and 'Carnas' by Hoftype, 'Gloriola' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Domestos Sans' by T-26, and 'Depot New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, packaging, friendly, modern, approachable, confident, utilitarian, softened modernism, high legibility, system consistency, display impact, rounded, soft corners, compact, high contrast counters, clean.
A heavy, clean sans with softly squared curves that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth joins and rounded internal corners, producing sturdy, compact letterforms and generous, open counters. Uppercase shapes feel broad and stable (notably in O/C/G), while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with clear differentiation between similar forms. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, staying dense and legible at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, short copy, and brand marks where bold clarity and a friendly contemporary tone are needed. The sturdy forms also work well for UI labels, signage-style applications, and packaging where quick recognition and strong contrast are priorities.
The overall tone is friendly and modern, with a slightly playful softness created by rounded corners and squat proportions. It feels confident and practical rather than formal, leaning toward a contemporary, accessible voice.
The design appears intended to combine the neutrality of a sans with the warmth of rounded, superelliptical geometry, delivering high-impact legibility without looking sharp or technical. It prioritizes consistency and recognizability across the character set for straightforward, modern communication.
The sample text shows strong word-shape rhythm and even texture in paragraphs, with punctuation and dots reading clearly against the heavy strokes. Curved letters maintain consistent curvature and corner radii, giving the design a cohesive, system-like feel across caps, lowercase, and figures.