Sans Superellipse Bymik 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry and 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, poster, industrial, noir, urban, space saving, high impact, display clarity, signage tone, monoline, rectilinear, rounded corners, high-waisted, compact counters.
A tightly condensed monoline sans with an extreme vertical stance and compact, rounded-rectangle counters. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, while terminals are clean and mostly square-cut. Curves resolve into superellipse-like shapes, giving O/C/G and bowls a softened, rectilinear feel rather than true circles. The lowercase is tall and narrow with short apertures and compact joins; the overall rhythm is dense, with small interior spaces and strong vertical stress.
Best suited to headlines and large-scale display settings where height and compact width are an advantage, such as posters, mastheads, branding lockups, packaging panels, and environmental or wayfinding signage. It can also work for short subheads or labels when generous tracking and ample size preserve interior clarity.
The font reads assertive and compressed, with a utilitarian, poster-driven energy. Its tall, narrow silhouettes and squared-off construction evoke a vintage display sensibility—part industrial signage, part editorial headline—while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed footprint with rounded-rectangular geometry for a distinctive, structured silhouette. Its consistent stroke weight and compact forms suggest a focus on bold, space-efficient display typography rather than extended text reading.
Because of the narrow widths and tight counters, letters can visually pack together in longer strings, especially at smaller sizes. The figures follow the same condensed, high-waisted construction, staying consistent with the typeface’s vertical emphasis.