Sans Superellipse Sobov 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Intercom', 'Intercom Arabic', 'Intercom Devanagari', 'Intercom Kannada', and 'Intercom Tamil' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, high impact, space saving, poster type, brand punch, compact, blocky, rounded, sturdy.
A compact, heavy display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and confident with minimal taper, creating dense, dark word shapes and strong vertical rhythm. Counters are tight but clearly maintained, and terminals finish with blunt, slightly rounded ends that keep the texture smooth rather than sharp. The forms feel engineered and consistent, with simple geometry and a firmly centered, upright stance across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short statements where maximum impact is needed. It works well for sports and event graphics, bold brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage that benefits from compact, high-contrast word silhouettes. Use generously sized tracking/leading when setting longer passages to avoid an overly dense texture.
The overall tone is loud and forceful, with a straightforward, utilitarian presence. Its rounded-block geometry adds a friendly, retro edge to an otherwise no-nonsense, workmanlike voice. The result reads as sporty and poster-ready—more about impact and momentum than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful, space-efficient display voice built from rounded rectangular forms. It emphasizes solidity and immediacy, aiming for high visibility and a distinctive, industrial-leaning character in large-scale typography.
In text settings the spacing and compact widths produce a tight, stacked color that suits short lines and large sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same squared-round logic, supporting cohesive headline systems where uniform, muscular shapes are desired.