Sans Superellipse Osbir 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Parisine Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, poster, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, compact impact, geometric uniformity, signage clarity, condensed, blocky, square-rounded, monoline, high impact.
A condensed, heavy sans with monoline construction and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and softened corners rather than true circles, giving letters like C, O, and S a superelliptical feel. Strokes terminate with flat, blunt ends; counters are compact, and spacing is tight, creating a dense, vertical rhythm. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase stays similarly rigid with minimal modulation and sturdy joins.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and high-impact short copy where tight set widths and strong color are advantages. It also fits packaging and signage systems that need a compact, emphatic sans with a geometric, squared-rounded voice.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, reading as industrial and utilitarian with a slightly retro, sign-painting/poster sensibility. Its condensed massing and squared curves convey urgency and authority more than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining clean, geometric consistency. By replacing circular forms with rounded-rectangular curves and keeping stroke behavior uniform, it aims for a sturdy, easily repeatable look that holds up in bold display settings.
Digits follow the same squared, compact construction, staying clear at display sizes. The ampersand is bold and simplified, matching the font’s blocky geometry and keeping the texture consistent in mixed text.