Sans Superellipse Olrum 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Poster Sans' by K-Type; 'Beachwood' by Swell Type; and 'Blop11' by osialus (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, retro, condensed, punchy, space saving, high impact, branding voice, sign clarity, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, blocky, vertical emphasis.
A condensed, heavy sans with a tall, vertical stance and compact proportions. Strokes are largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle construction throughout: corners are softened, curves feel squared-off, and counters read as narrow slots in many letters. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly rounded, producing a sturdy, engineered texture with tight internal space and strong color on the line. Spacing appears controlled and columnar, giving text a dense, rhythmic cadence suited to headline sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold branding moments where dense black shapes are an advantage. It also works well for signage and wayfinding-style applications where a compact, upright voice is desired, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, balancing toughness with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It suggests an industrial, sign-paint-adjacent sensibility—direct, attention-grabbing, and slightly retro—without feeling decorative or whimsical.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the tone approachable while maintaining strong, poster-ready weight and presence.
The mix of squared curves and softened edges creates a distinctive “rounded stencil-less” feel, where bowls and apertures stay narrow and vertical. The compact counters and heavy mass make it most comfortable when given breathing room (larger sizes or generous tracking), especially in longer lines.