Sans Superellipse Elpa 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, headline, space saving, high impact, dynamic tone, modern utility, condensed, slanted, clean, angular, taut.
A tightly condensed, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and a pronounced forward lean. Strokes are sturdy and mostly uniform, with subtle thick–thin modulation showing most clearly at curves and joins. Letterforms are built from narrow, rounded-rectangular bowls and counters, while terminals tend to cut off crisply, producing a sharp, engineered rhythm. The alphabet shows tall ascenders/descenders relative to the x-height, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright-with-lean construction for a cohesive texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where space is limited and impact is desired. It also fits branding and packaging that benefits from a fast, technical voice, and works well for sports or automotive-style graphics where condensed italic forms amplify motion.
The overall tone is brisk and energetic, with a streamlined, performance-oriented feel. Its condensed stance and aggressive slant read as confident and utilitarian, evoking speed, signage, and modern product graphics rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, contemporary sans voice. The forward slant and compact superellipse-like curves suggest an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and bold display presence.
At text sizes the tight width and steep slant create strong diagonal momentum and a dense typographic color. Round letters stay compact with squared-off inner spaces, helping maintain clarity despite the narrow build, while the overall silhouette remains crisp and disciplined.