Sans Superellipse Pikav 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, impactful, industrial, poster, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display clarity, blocky, compressed, compact, tall, blunt terminals.
A compact, condensed sans with tall proportions and heavy, even strokes. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight, with minimal modulation and tight, efficient inner spaces that stay open enough for headline use. The lowercase follows the same compressed rhythm, with a single-story “a,” a compact “e,” and generally short extenders that keep the texture dense and uniform.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing branding where vertical efficiency and strong typographic color are desired. It can work well for packaging, labels, and signage, especially in short phrases, logos, and stacked layouts where a condensed footprint is an advantage.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a compressed, no-nonsense voice that reads as industrial and contemporary. Its squared-round shaping adds a subtle modern softness without losing the assertive, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to maintain a modern, engineered look while keeping letterforms sturdy and highly uniform.
Numbers and caps share the same narrow set width and sturdy construction, creating consistent color across mixed text. Round letters like O/C/G lean toward a rounded-rect silhouette, and diagonal forms (K, V, W, X) are straight and economical, reinforcing the tight, structured rhythm.