Sans Superellipse Ugmin 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, assertive, impact, speed, space-saving, visibility, contemporary, condensed, rounded, slanted, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a consistent rightward slant and broad, rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and uniform, with softened corners and generous curves in bowls and counters, producing a superellipse-like geometry. Letterforms are tall and tightly set in feel, with short crossbars and apertures that stay relatively closed at this weight. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm emphasizes verticality and forward motion rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports identities, bold branding, and packaging callouts. It also works well for labels, social graphics, and display settings where a condensed, forward-leaning word shape can carry emphasis without needing intricate typographic nuance.
The tone is loud, energetic, and action-oriented, with a strong sense of speed from the slanted stance. Its rounded heft reads friendly enough to avoid harshness, yet still conveys confidence and impact typical of athletic or promotional typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining a smooth, contemporary texture. Its rounded superellipse construction and strong slant suggest a focus on motion, confidence, and easy recognizability in display contexts.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and block-driven, while lowercase shapes keep a compact, sturdy silhouette with single-storey-style simplicity in several letters. Numerals share the same chunky, rounded structure and remain highly graphic, favoring bold signage clarity over fine differentiation at small sizes.