Sans Superellipse Runar 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slim, vertically oriented sans with pronounced stroke contrast and a compact overall footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic: bowls and counters read as softly squared superellipses rather than true circles, giving the design a controlled, architectural geometry. Stems are straight and steady, with crisp, clean endings and minimal modulation in curves; joins stay tight and tidy, keeping the silhouette sharp. Spacing is moderate for the width, producing a neat rhythm in words while preserving clear letter separation at text sizes.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and refined poster titles—where its tall rhythm and crisp geometry can stand out. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefit from a sleek, contemporary voice, particularly at medium to large sizes where the contrast and superelliptical curves are most apparent.
The overall tone is elegant and contemporary, with a gallery-like restraint. Its tall proportions and polished contrast feel fashionable and editorial, suggesting sophistication without ornament.
The design appears intended to merge modern sans simplicity with a more fashion-oriented, high-contrast stance, using superelliptical round forms to deliver a distinctive yet disciplined identity. It aims to read cleanly while offering a recognizable, condensed silhouette for display-forward applications.
Round characters maintain a consistent, softly squared contour that creates a distinctive texture in paragraphs, while the condensed proportions add a slightly formal, display-leaning presence. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast construction, matching the letters closely for cohesive headings and captions.