Sans Superellipse Pobiw 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kohler' by Hustle Supply Co, 'Gollder Vintage' by Jinan Studio, 'Milky Bar' by Malgorzata Bartosik, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Agharti' by That That Creative, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, editorial, utilitarian, condensed, assertive, space saving, high impact, clarity, display use, tall, compact, geometric, rectilinear, punchy.
A tall, tightly set sans with compact proportions and a distinctly vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform, with squared terminals and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) counters that give curves a controlled, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. The forms stay narrow through the bowls and shoulders, creating crisp negative space and strong columnar texture; joins and apertures are kept fairly tight, emphasizing a dense, economical silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a condensed, high-impact texture is helpful. It can work well for labels, packaging, and wayfinding-style applications that benefit from tight fitting and strong vertical emphasis; for long passages, it will typically perform better in short bursts than in extended reading.
The overall tone feels no-nonsense and functional, with an industrial, signage-like clarity. Its compressed geometry and dark, continuous texture read as forceful and direct, lending a slightly retro-utilitarian character that can also skew modern when used cleanly in layouts.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with controlled, superelliptical rounds for a clean, engineered look. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and consistent rhythm, making it effective for display settings that need compact authority and quick recognition.
Lowercase shapes remain compact and disciplined, with rounded-rect counters showing up clearly in letters like o, e, and g, and the numerals follow the same tall, narrow construction for a consistent set-wide color. The sample text demonstrates strong line presence and a steady baseline, producing an even, poster-ready texture at larger sizes.