Sans Superellipse Tupo 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'CG Gothic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, industrial, poster, hand-inked, retro, impact, compactness, print texture, vintage feel, sturdy tone, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, uneven edges, compressed counters.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy strokes and rounded-rectangle construction that gives letters a softened, superelliptical silhouette. Stems are thick and largely monolinear, with small, tight counters and a generally vertical posture. Many joins and terminals show subtle irregularities and slightly wavy edges, creating an inked or stamped texture rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Uppercase forms are tall and columnar, while the lowercase maintains a strong, high x-height presence with minimal contrast between thick and thin areas; numerals follow the same stout, compressed logic.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks where a dense, rugged presence is desirable. It can also work for packaging or labels that benefit from a stamped/printed aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes where the softened rectangular shapes and textured edges read clearly.
The overall tone feels bold and utilitarian with a handmade edge—more like a vintage stamp, screen print, or woodtype-inspired headline than a neutral text face. Its condensed density reads assertive and attention-grabbing, while the softened corners keep it from feeling overly harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact width while evoking a tactile, printed feel. Its rounded-rectangle geometry provides consistency and recognizability, while controlled irregularities add warmth and a crafted, industrial character.
Spacing appears tight and the interior whitespace is consistently constrained, which increases dark color on the page. The texture becomes more noticeable in longer lines of text, where the slightly irregular contours add character but also a deliberate roughness.