Sans Superellipse Benum 9 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, fashion, branding, editorial, sleek, aspirational, airy, precision, space saving, modern elegance, dynamic motion, display impact, condensed, monolinear, upright slant, lofty, linear.
A highly condensed, steeply slanted sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle curves that keep counters smooth and controlled. Proportions are very tall with minimal horizontal spread, giving letters a stretched, vertical rhythm and ample white space between strokes. Terminals are clean and unadorned, with simple joins and tight apertures; round letters stay narrow and elongated rather than fully circular. Numerals follow the same tall, linear construction, maintaining a consistent, streamlined texture across mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and brand marks where a tall, condensed look can create drama and elegance. It performs well for editorial pull quotes, fashion and lifestyle applications, and any layout that benefits from fitting long words into narrow columns while retaining a crisp, contemporary feel.
The overall tone is sleek and aerodynamic, reading as fashion-forward and modern. Its narrow, forward-leaning stance adds urgency and motion, while the light, spare drawing keeps the voice refined and understated.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, space-saving display voice: tall, condensed forms with smooth rounded geometry and a pronounced forward slant. It prioritizes a stylish, modern rhythm and a clean, minimal stroke model that keeps the texture light and streamlined.
In continuous text the font forms a distinctive vertical “ladder” texture, with repeated tall stems and narrow counters dominating the color. The design emphasizes silhouette and cadence over large interior openings, which makes it visually striking at display sizes and in tightly set headlines.