Sans Superellipse Osguz 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, compact, modern, utilitarian, punchy, space saving, high impact, geometric clarity, modern branding, blocky, rounded, dense, sturdy, crisp.
A dense, compact sans with heavy strokes and squared-off counters softened by rounded corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like forms, giving bowls and rounds a geometric, almost rectangular rhythm rather than circular. Terminals are generally flat and blunt, with minimal stroke modulation and tight interior spaces that increase darkness at text sizes. Proportions are condensed with tall verticals, and the lowercase shows sturdy, simplified shapes (single-storey a, compact e) that keep texture even across words.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where high impact and compact width are desirable, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand statements. It also works for UI labels or navigation where space is limited and strong emphasis is needed, provided sizes are sufficient to keep counters open.
The overall tone is forceful and efficient, projecting a no-nonsense, industrial clarity. Its compact geometry and rounded-rectangle curves feel contemporary and engineered, with a strong poster-like presence. The weight and tight counters add urgency and impact, leaning more toward assertive communication than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a constrained width while keeping forms clean and geometric. Rounded-rectangle curves and blunt terminals suggest a contemporary, engineered aesthetic optimized for strong presence and consistent texture in display settings.
The numerals match the letters’ compact, blocky construction, maintaining consistent weight and curvature. Round letters (O, C, G) read as squarish and controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a rigid, chiseled feel. Spacing in the samples reads relatively tight, emphasizing a solid typographic color.