Sans Superellipse Himor 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Greater Neue' and 'Greater Neue Condensed' by NicolassFonts, and 'Fenomen Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, confident, friendly, retro, impact, compactness, clarity, approachability, compact, blocky, rounded, sturdy, industrial.
This typeface uses heavy, compact forms with rounded-rectangle curves and mostly uniform stroke weight. Counters are tight and apertures tend toward closed, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready color. Terminals are blunt and squared-off while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are superellipse-like, balancing softness with a sturdy, engineered feel. Spacing and rhythm read solid and even, with slightly condensed proportions and a strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and short, high-impact messaging where dense weight and compact width help maximize presence. It also works well for signage-style applications and UI labels when used at sizes large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while still approachable due to its rounded geometry. It suggests a pragmatic, no-nonsense voice with a hint of retro signage and sports/packaging energy—designed to grab attention quickly and hold it.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the voice strong without feeling sharp or aggressive. Its consistent, low-detail construction prioritizes clarity and punch over delicacy, aiming for reliable legibility and bold visual identity in display contexts.
Distinctive details include the compact bowl structures in letters like B and R, the robust diagonals in V/W/Y, and numeral shapes that feel built from the same rounded-rectangle logic as the uppercase. At smaller sizes the tight counters may visually fill in, while at display sizes the geometric character becomes a defining feature.