Sans Superellipse Bylas 9 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, minimal, airy, clinical, refined, modern, space saving, modernity, precision, elegance, condensed, monoline, linear, sleek, geometric.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and generous vertical rhythm. Strokes are consistently thin with minimal modulation, and curves resolve into rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes that keep counters smooth and evenly tensioned. Terminals are clean and unembellished, giving letters a precise, linear silhouette; joins are crisp, and bowls and apertures remain relatively narrow for a compact footprint. Overall spacing reads measured and open for such a compressed design, helping the forms stay distinct in continuous text.
Best suited to display settings where its tall, condensed rhythm can read as intentional: headlines, posters, brand wordmarks, packaging, and wayfinding or environmental graphics with ample size. It can also work for short editorial elements such as deck heads, pull quotes, or captions where a refined, space-saving voice is desired.
The tone is quiet and controlled—modern, minimalist, and slightly clinical. Its slender construction and tidy geometry convey sophistication and restraint, leaning toward a contemporary editorial or architectural feel rather than expressive warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, space-efficient sans that feels engineered and elegant. By combining condensed proportions with superelliptical rounding and uniform stroke weight, it aims for a distinctive, high-end minimalism that stays orderly in both single words and longer lines.
Round characters like O/C/G and the numerals show a consistent superelliptical curvature, while straight-sided letters emphasize a strong vertical axis. The lowercase follows the same narrow cadence, producing a uniform texture in paragraphs and emphasizing line length efficiency.