Sans Superellipse Pimob 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Heidth Variable' by Arkitype, 'Morgan Tower' by Feliciano, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, retro, assertive, mechanical, space saving, high impact, modular feel, retro modernity, rounded corners, rectilinear, monoline, compact, blocky.
A compact, condensed sans with tall proportions and monolinear strokes. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving counters and bowls a squared, softened geometry rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a tight, vertical rhythm; spacing appears economical, producing strong word shapes in headlines. Lowercase forms are similarly narrow with short, sturdy extenders, while numerals follow the same squared-rounded construction for a consistent texture.
Best suited to display settings where density and impact matter: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and signage. The condensed build and blocky shapes help it stay legible and punchy in short lines and stacked layouts, especially when used at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, with an industrial, machine-made feel. Its squared-rounded curves and tight rhythm evoke retro display lettering—confident, utilitarian, and slightly futuristic—without becoming playful or decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using superellipse-based rounding to soften an otherwise rectilinear, engineered structure. It aims for a consistent, modular rhythm that reads cleanly in bold display typography.
The design leans on repeated verticals and rectangular counters (notably in letters like M/N and in digits), creating a uniform, columnar texture. Round letters such as O/Q read as softened rectangles, which keeps the set cohesive and enhances a compact, engineered look at larger sizes.