Sans Superellipse Pilod 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage ui, industrial, retro, technical, signage, sporty, compact impact, technical clarity, retro display, geometric consistency, squared, rounded corners, condensed, sturdy, geometric.
A compact, squared sans with rounded-rectangle construction and even, monoline stroke weight. The proportions are tall and condensed, with narrow counters and a tight, efficient fit that keeps vertical rhythm consistent. Terminals are generally flat and blunt, while curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving O/0-like forms a superelliptical feel. Uppercase forms stay rigid and architectural; lowercase follows the same geometry with simple, squared bowls and short shoulders, and punctuation/digits match the same blocky, rounded-corner logic.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks where its condensed geometry can create impact without taking up much horizontal space. It also fits logos, packaging callouts, and signage or interface labeling where a sturdy, technical tone is desired and rounded corners help avoid harshness.
The overall tone reads utilitarian and engineered, with a retro-futurist edge reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and mid-century display typography. Its compressed stance and squared curves create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels sporty and industrial rather than friendly or decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver a robust display sans built from rounded rectangles—maximizing solidity and consistency while maintaining a softened, modern-industrial feel. The condensed proportions suggest an intention to pack information tightly for labels and titles while keeping a distinctive, engineered silhouette.
The design favors vertical strokes and straight-sided bowls, producing strong texture in text lines and clear silhouettes at larger sizes. The condensed width and tight apertures can make dense paragraphs feel heavy, but they also help headings and short strings look compact and controlled.