Sans Superellipse Osboz 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, and 'Artico' and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, contemporary, punchy, utilitarian, space saving, impact, clarity, modernity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, high impact, solid counters.
A condensed, heavy sans with a compact stance and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves and joints are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and terminals a softened, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Counters are relatively tight and vertical strokes dominate, producing a dense texture in text. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S keep squared-off inner corners and blunt transitions, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y stay crisp and sturdy. Numerals match the same compact, emphatic construction with simplified forms and minimal modulation.
Best suited for headlines, display copy, and branding where space is limited but impact is required. It can work well on posters, packaging, labels, and signage, especially when a condensed footprint helps fit more text without losing presence.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with an industrial clarity that reads as modern and functional. Its compact width and thick strokes communicate strength and urgency, making it feel geared toward attention and direct messaging rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact measure, using superelliptical curves and blunt terminals to keep forms sturdy, consistent, and highly legible at display sizes.
In the sample text, the narrow set width and strong vertical rhythm create tight word shapes and a bold, poster-like color. The rounded-rectangle shaping keeps the weight from feeling overly harsh, adding a controlled softness at corners and joins.