Sans Superellipse Olloz 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, confident, modern, utilitarian, space saving, impact, systematic, modernize, rounded corners, closed apertures, compact, blocky, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off proportions and subtly rounded corners throughout. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel, while vertical strokes read as straight and sturdy. Letterforms are tightly set in width with short extenders and predominantly closed apertures, producing dense, dark word shapes. The figures and capitals share a consistent, engineered rhythm, and the lowercase uses single-storey forms where shown (notably a and g), reinforcing the simplified, contemporary construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where dense strokes and compact width are advantages—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, wayfinding, and interface headers. It can also work for badges, logos, and technical or industrial branding where a sturdy, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is firm and pragmatic, with an industrial confidence. Its condensed, blocky silhouettes feel contemporary and functional rather than expressive, suggesting signage and system graphics more than editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical rounding to keep a modern, manufactured feel. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent rhythm for attention-grabbing display settings and functional communication.
The punctuation and numerals match the same compact, rounded-rectilinear logic, keeping texture even in mixed alphanumeric strings. The tight internal spaces in letters like e, a, and s increase solidity, while the rounded terminals prevent the face from feeling sharp or aggressive.