Sans Superellipse Rakob 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, condensed, modern, assertive, technical, space saving, high impact, geometric system, modern utility, tall, compact, clean, geometric, rounded-square.
A compact, tall sans with tight proportions and consistently even stroke weight. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, and joins are straightforward, producing a crisp vertical rhythm. The overall texture is dense and columnar, with small apertures and neatly controlled inner spaces that keep forms legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text where dense width and strong verticality are advantages—headlines, posters, brand marks, labels, and signage. It can also work for UI titling or navigation where space is limited, though the compact apertures suggest avoiding very small sizes for long passages.
The tone is modern and utilitarian, with a slightly industrial edge created by the narrow stance and squared curves. It feels confident and efficient, leaning toward a technical or engineered aesthetic rather than friendly or lyrical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, contemporary voice. The rounded-square construction suggests a deliberate geometric system aimed at a distinctive, repeatable look across letters and numerals.
The uppercase set reads especially architectural, with strong vertical emphasis and compact sidebearings. Round letters like O/Q and curves in C/G show the distinctive rounded-rect geometry, which gives the font a recognizable, systematized personality in headlines.