Sans Superellipse Femah 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, impactful, dynamic, condensed, condensed impact, speed emphasis, modern branding, space saving, oblique, rounded, blocky, tight spacing, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and tight counters. The forms lean forward consistently and are built from rounded, squarish curves—especially in bowls and numerals—creating a superelliptical, soft-cornered feel rather than sharp geometry. Strokes stay largely even, terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy with short apertures and sturdy joints. Lowercase follows the same compact logic, with single-storey shapes and firm shoulders that keep the texture dark and uniform.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short punchy copy where a compact, forward-leaning emphasis is desirable. It also fits sports branding, packaging callouts, and signage that needs quick recognition and strong tonal presence, especially when space is limited.
The forward slant and dense blackness give the face a fast, assertive voice. It reads as energetic and modern, with a utilitarian, sports-and-promotion tone rather than a refined editorial one. The rounded corners soften the aggression slightly, keeping it friendly enough for contemporary branding while still feeling forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining a consistent oblique stance with rounded-rectangle construction for a contemporary, energetic look. Its uniform stroke behavior and stout shapes suggest it was drawn to stay bold and stable under attention-grabbing, display-driven use.
At display sizes the letterforms hold together as a solid, high-impact block, while the tighter apertures and condensed construction can make extended text feel intense. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the headline-centric character of the alphabet.