Sans Superellipse Ograr 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Core Paint', 'Core Sans D', and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, sturdy, punchy, modern, industrial, compact, impact, space saving, clarity, modernity, rounded corners, blocky, uniform, tight, heavy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softened corners and blunt terminals that keep counters open despite the density. Proportions are narrow and vertical, producing a tight rhythm in words; curves on forms like C, O, and S feel squared-off rather than fully circular. The overall impression is clean and controlled, optimized for strong silhouette clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand wordmarks where a compact footprint is helpful. It can also work for labels and packaging that need strong readability and presence in limited horizontal space, while longer paragraphs may feel dense due to the heavy color.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a contemporary, no-nonsense feel. Its compressed, weighty shapes read as confident and mechanical, making text feel urgent and attention-grabbing while still approachable due to the rounded corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a compact width, using rounded-rect geometry to keep the texture consistent and modern. It emphasizes strong silhouettes and open counters to remain readable while staying dark and emphatic.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the compact widths amplify darkness in longer lines, especially in mixed-case settings. Rounded joins and rectangular counters give a consistent, engineered texture across both uppercase and lowercase, and figures match the same stout, condensed voice.