Sans Superellipse Taguf 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, impact, approachability, compactness, display clarity, geometric warmth, rounded, compact, blocky, soft corners, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtle optical modulation at joins and terminals to keep counters open. The design favors verticality and tight proportions, with short apertures and squarish bowls that create a strong, poster-like texture. Corners are consistently eased rather than sharp, and the numerals share the same blocky, softened geometry for a cohesive set.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. Its rounded, blocky shapes also fit packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy legibility and a friendly tone. It works best at medium-to-large sizes where the distinctive squarish curves and counters can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels sturdy and approachable—industrial in weight, but softened by rounded corners and generous internal shapes. It carries a casual, slightly retro sign-painting/label vibe that reads confident and friendly rather than formal. The dense rhythm gives it punch, while the softened forms prevent it from feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to combine the assertiveness of a heavy grotesque with softened, rounded-rectangle forms for warmth and approachability. Its compact proportions and consistent construction suggest a focus on punchy display setting and a distinctive, contemporary-retro texture.
Round letters tend toward squarish counters, giving the face a distinctly superelliptical silhouette in text. Uppercase forms look especially compact and impactful, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a steady, utilitarian rhythm. The figures are bold and attention-grabbing, suited to short strings where character can lead.