Sans Superellipse Oflel 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, geometric unity, display emphasis, brandability, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, heavy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with closed counters that become small at text sizes, and terminals that feel blunt rather than tapered. Curves read as squarish bowls and ovals, giving letters a sturdy, superellipse rhythm; verticals are dominant, spacing is tight, and overall proportions stay condensed. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and simple joins, while the numerals follow the same rounded-block logic for a uniform, highly graphic texture.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where its dense color and rounded-block shapes can carry the message quickly. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a friendly but emphatic voice, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a toy-like softness that keeps the weight from feeling aggressive. Its squarish rounds and compact stance add a retro, poster-like energy that feels confident and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric construction—combining compact width, uniform stroke weight, and rounded-rectangle forms to create a distinctive, highly legible-at-large-sizes display texture.
Because of the dense weight and small counters, readability can drop in long passages or at small sizes, while the same density becomes a strength in headlines. The design maintains a consistent corner radius and curve geometry across letters and figures, creating a cohesive, stamp-like silhouette in words.