Sans Superellipse Mero 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, and 'Curvi Technocrat' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, stickers, sporty, playful, retro, energetic, bold, impact, compression, motion, approachability, display, condensed, rounded, soft corners, oblique, compact.
A heavily compressed, rounded sans with an oblique slant and thick, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are built from soft, superelliptical curves and rounded-rectangle interiors, producing pill-like counters and smooth terminals throughout. The geometry feels tightly packed with narrow apertures, short crossbars, and compact spacing, giving text a dense, punchy rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share similarly chunky proportions, with small details (like joins and bowls) simplified to keep forms robust at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, event graphics, sports-themed branding, and packaging where a dense, attention-grabbing word shape is desirable. It also works well for logos, badges, and punchy social graphics, especially when the layout can accommodate its compact width and strong texture.
The overall tone is loud, kinetic, and friendly, combining a sporty poster energy with a slightly retro, cartoonish softness. The rounded corners and inflated shapes make it feel approachable rather than aggressive, while the slant and compression add motion and urgency.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded superellipse construction to keep the weight feeling smooth and approachable. The slant and condensed proportions appear intended to communicate speed and energy while remaining playful and highly legible at display scale.
Numbers and capitals maintain the same rounded, compressed logic, creating consistent color in blocks of text. The extreme weight and tight internal spaces suggest it will hold up best when given enough size and breathing room, as counters can close up in longer lines or smaller settings.