Sans Superellipse Rikop 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, mastheads, condensed, editorial, modern, urbane, controlled, space saving, modernization, editorial voice, clarity, monolinear, vertical, compact, crisp, clean.
A condensed sans with strongly vertical proportions and compact spacing. Strokes are largely even with subtle modulation, and terminals are clean and straight, giving an orderly, engineered feel. Curves are tight and squared-off in spirit—more like softened rectangles than circles—so letters such as O/C/G read as narrow, superellipse-like forms. The lowercase is tall and economical, with simple, linear constructions and minimal decorative detail; figures follow the same condensed, high-rise rhythm for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and mastheads where a tall, space-efficient voice is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a condensed, contemporary look, especially in short bursts of text where its compact rhythm stays crisp and legible.
The overall tone feels modern and editorial, with a composed, metropolitan restraint. Its narrow stance and crisp, no-nonsense shapes suggest efficiency and authority rather than warmth, making it feel at home in contemporary branding and publishing contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary condensed sans optimized for vertical economy and strong typographic presence. Its softened-rectangular curves and restrained detailing aim for a clean, structured personality that stays distinctive without relying on ornament.
The design emphasizes a consistent vertical rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a uniform color in text. Counters are relatively tight and apertures stay controlled, which reinforces the condensed, space-saving character while keeping forms clear at display and short-text sizes.