Sans Superellipse Ponul 9 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Robolt' by Typesketchbook and 'Koroleva Umka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, signage feel, mechanical tone, display focus, stencil-like, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compressed counters.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: rounds are treated as rounded-rectangle bowls and corners, while vertical stems dominate the silhouette. Stroke weight is largely even, producing a compact, monoline rhythm with minimal contrast. Apertures and counters are tight, and terminals tend to end bluntly, reinforcing a dense, poster-ready color. The lowercase is tall and simplified, with single-storey forms and minimal detailing, and the numerals follow the same compressed, squared logic for a uniform set.
Well-suited to high-impact headlines, poster typography, and bold typographic lockups where vertical economy matters. It can work effectively for signage, packaging titles, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a condensed, industrial presence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro industrial flavor reminiscent of signage, equipment labels, and display typography. Its narrow stance and dense strokes create urgency and impact, reading as functional, tough, and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals to create a sturdy, utilitarian voice. Its simplified, condensed letterforms suggest a focus on fast recognition and strong typographic color in display contexts.
Because the interior spaces are small and the strokes are very heavy, the face visually “fills in” quickly; it performs best when given breathing room through generous tracking and line spacing. The squared curvature keeps forms stable and mechanical, while the tight proportions emphasize verticality and compactness.