Sans Superellipse Oslaj 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean', and 'Shilia' by Linotype; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, friendly, clean, industrial, impact, clarity, space-saving, modernity, systematic, geometric, squared-round, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A compact, geometric sans with squared-round construction and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves tend to resolve into superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, while joins and terminals stay clean and minimally treated. Proportions are slightly condensed with tight internal spacing, giving the alphabet a dense, efficient rhythm; straight stems read crisp, and rounded forms keep their corners softened rather than fully circular. Lowercase shapes remain straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey a and a compact g, reinforcing a functional, contemporary texture in text and at display sizes.
This style is well suited to headlines and short statements where strong presence and compact width are useful. It should perform well for branding systems, packaging, and wayfinding or signage that benefits from sturdy letterforms and consistent rhythm, as well as UI/label applications that need a modern, engineered feel.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a confident, no-nonsense voice softened by rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and utilitarian—more engineered than expressive—yet still approachable thanks to the softened corners and even color.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric voice with softened, squared-round forms for clarity and impact. Its compact proportions and sturdy shapes suggest an emphasis on efficient space use and strong legibility in display-driven contexts.
The figure set matches the compact, vertical emphasis, producing a strong typographic “block” effect in headings. In sample text, the dense proportions and rounded-rect counters create a steady, uniform color that favors impact and clarity over airy elegance.