Sans Superellipse Okbah 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Autogate' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, modern, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, impact, clarity, modernization, systematic geometry, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, producing strong, dark text color. Curves tend toward superelliptical shapes rather than perfect circles, while terminals are blunt and clean. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, reinforcing a dense, efficient rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold branding systems where a compact footprint is useful. It can also work for signage or UI labels when a dense, sturdy sans is desired, though its dark color and tight counters favor larger sizes.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and contemporary, with an industrial directness. Its dense silhouettes and squared-off curves give it a confident, no-nonsense voice that reads as functional rather than expressive or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and economy of space by pairing a compact width with rounded-rect geometry. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest a goal of modern, friendly industrial clarity while maintaining a strong, condensed presence.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey simplicity (notably the a), and several letters show slightly squared bowls that keep the design coherent across rounds like O/Q and b/p/d. Numerals follow the same compact, rounded-rect style, maintaining a consistent footprint and strong presence in mixed text.