Sans Superellipse Odte 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, app ui, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, techy, impact, approachability, geometric consistency, brand character, screen-forward, rounded, soft corners, squarish, geometric, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly squarish, superellipse construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and terminals are consistently softened. Strokes are monolinear and substantial, with broad shoulders and compact apertures that give letters a dense, blocky presence. Proportions skew roomy and stable, with wide capitals, generous bowls (O, D), and a sturdy, rectangular rhythm in forms like E, F, and T; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain thick and cushioned rather than sharp. Numerals and lowercase echo the same rounded-rect geometry, keeping a highly uniform, cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and bold UI moments where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It can work for short bursts of text (labels, calls to action) but is most effective at larger sizes where the rounded-rect details and tight apertures stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, pairing toy-like softness with a modern, gadgety geometry. Its chunky silhouettes feel confident and a bit nostalgic—suggesting arcade, packaging, or mid-century display—while remaining clean enough to read as contemporary.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with soft, geometric forms—combining a sturdy, high-ink silhouette with rounded superellipse construction for a friendly yet contemporary display presence.
The design leans on closed, compact counters and minimal interior detailing, so it reads best when given space; tight tracking can make forms feel even denser. The squared rounding is especially apparent in C/G and the rounded corners of E/S, reinforcing a consistent, system-like visual language.