Sans Superellipse Sinol 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eunoia' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, art deco, theatrical, retro, dramatic, editorial, display impact, retro styling, geometric clarity, headline texture, condensed, vertical, flared, ink-trap, modulated.
A condensed display face built from tall, vertical forms with a strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes are predominantly straight and upright, with rounded-rectangle counters and softened terminals that often widen into subtle flares, creating a carved, poster-like rhythm. Curves (notably in O/C/G and numerals) read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, while joins and inner corners show crisp, engineered transitions that enhance contrast. Overall spacing appears fairly tight, with compact counters and a consistent vertical emphasis across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best used at display sizes where the contrast and condensed proportions can read cleanly—headlines, posters, title sequences, book covers, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and labels that benefit from a dramatic, vintage-leaning voice. For longer text, it is more suitable for short pull quotes or subheads than dense paragraphs due to its tight counters and strong modulation.
The tone feels theatrical and vintage, evoking marquee lettering and Art Deco-era display typography. Its sharp contrast and upright posture project confidence and formality, while the rounded-rectangle construction adds a stylized, geometric polish. The result is bold in personality and suited to attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a stylized geometric look with a strong vertical thrust, combining superelliptical roundness with high-contrast modulation for maximum impact. It prioritizes a distinctive headline texture and a retro-futurist elegance over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and editorial display settings.
Capitals maintain a uniform, columnar silhouette with minimal differentiation in width, reinforcing a streamlined texture in headlines. Lowercase continues the same vertical logic, with single-story forms (e.g., a) and compact bowls that keep the overall color dark and emphatic. Numerals follow the same modulated, condensed structure, pairing well with the letterforms for titling and numbering.