Sans Superellipse Fomam 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Foundry Monoline' by The Foundry, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, branding, clarity, modernity, rounded, oblique, compact, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared corners throughout. Curves are tight and controlled, and terminals appear cleanly cut, giving letters a dense, compact footprint. The slant is consistent and fairly steep, with sturdy verticals and minimal stroke modulation that keeps forms uniform at display sizes. Counters run on the smaller side in letters like B, e, and a, reinforcing a solid, high-impact texture; numerals share the same rounded, athletic geometry and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to bold headlines, sports and esports identities, event posters, athletic apparel graphics, and packaging that needs immediate shelf impact. It can also work for UI banners or short, high-contrast callouts where the tight counters and strong slant remain clear, but it’s most effective in larger sizes and concise text.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a clear sports and performance feel. Its compact, muscular shapes and steady forward slant suggest motion and urgency, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, forward-leaning voice using rounded-rectangle geometry for a modern, durable look. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and consistent slanted rhythm for branding and display settings where speed and confidence are key.
The rhythm is driven by repeated rounded corners and clipped apertures, producing a cohesive, logo-like silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase stays robust with simplified joins and compact bowls, making the style read as intentionally display-oriented rather than delicate or bookish.