Sans Superellipse Gemar 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, punchy, retro, impact, speed, space saving, display strength, brand emphasis, condensed, slanted, heavy, rounded, oblique.
A tightly condensed, heavy oblique sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and low-contrast strokes. Counters are compact and often vertically oriented, while terminals tend to be blunt and squared with subtly softened corners. The rhythm is strongly forward-leaning, with narrow apertures and tall lowercase that keep the texture dense and continuous in text. Numerals follow the same compact, blocky logic, reading best at larger sizes where interior shapes have more breathing room.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short callouts where its condensed width and heavy weight maximize impact in limited space. It also fits sports branding, energetic editorial display, packaging, and bold signage where a forward-leaning, high-visibility voice is desired. For extended reading, it works more as a display companion than a primary text face.
The overall tone feels fast, forceful, and functional, with a familiar athletic and industrial energy. Its strong slant and dense blackness suggest motion and urgency, making it feel assertive and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral. The rounded geometry adds a slightly retro, machined friendliness to an otherwise hard-driving voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and speed cues through a steep oblique angle, compressed proportions, and sturdy low-contrast strokes. The superelliptical rounding keeps the forms cohesive and modern-industrial, aiming for legibility at display sizes while maintaining a distinctly energetic stance.
In longer lines the bold, condensed forms create a high-impact “wall of type,” so spacing and line length will strongly influence clarity. The most closed letters and digits (like those with small counters) benefit from generous tracking and ample line spacing when used in paragraphs or small sizes.