Sans Superellipse Rakes 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, modern, minimal, condensed, neutral, editorial, space saving, modern utility, clean geometry, display clarity, tall, clean, geometric, tight tracking, vertical stress.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with slim, consistent strokes and gently rounded, superellipse-like curves. The design emphasizes verticality through narrow letterforms, compact bowls, and straight-sided counters, producing a crisp, columnar texture in lines of text. Terminals are mostly flat and direct, with minimal modulation; round letters such as O/C and the bowls in b/d/p read as rounded-rectangle forms rather than perfect circles. Uppercase forms are disciplined and narrow, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation with straightforward, utilitarian shapes and a steady, even rhythm.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and tight layouts where space is limited and a clean, contemporary look is desired. It can work effectively in posters, packaging, and brand systems that benefit from a tall, condensed typographic voice and orderly line breaks.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, projecting a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed stance and clean geometry feel contemporary and editorial, with a slightly industrial efficiency rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, contemporary sans that maintains clarity while maximizing vertical presence. Its rounded-rectangle curves and restrained detailing suggest a focus on clean geometry and consistent rhythm for modern layout-driven applications.
The narrow proportions create strong vertical emphasis and a dense typographic color, especially in mixed-case settings. Counters are kept open enough to stay legible at display and subhead sizes, but the compact widths suggest careful spacing will matter in longer passages.