Sans Superellipse Ranol 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, modern, condensed, utilitarian, clean, space saving, clarity, modernity, systematic, tall, linear, rounded corners, monoline, open apertures.
A tall, condensed sans with monoline strokes and softened, superellipse-like curves in bowls and counters. The proportions are vertically stretched with tight horizontal footprint, producing an efficient rhythm and strong columnar texture. Terminals are clean and mostly straight, with subtle rounding that keeps forms from feeling brittle. Lowercase shows compact, upright constructions with simple joins and minimal modulation, while numerals follow the same narrow, linear logic for a consistent text-and-display voice.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where condensed width helps fit long titles into limited space. It also works effectively for posters, wayfinding, and packaging systems that benefit from a tall, clear silhouette and consistent stroke weight. In editorial layouts, it can provide a strong typographic contrast against wider text faces.
The overall tone feels contemporary and pragmatic, with a slightly architectural, signage-like directness. Its narrow stance and clean geometry give it an editorial urgency, while the rounded corners add a restrained friendliness rather than a playful mood.
Likely designed to deliver a space-saving, highly legible sans with a geometric backbone and softened contours. The intent appears to balance strict vertical efficiency with approachable rounding, creating a versatile condensed voice for contemporary graphic design.
Round letters read more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles, and the narrow width increases vertical emphasis in both caps and lowercase. The set maintains a disciplined, even color, supporting dense settings where space economy matters.