Sans Superellipse Rakem 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Cervino' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, modern, condensed, utilitarian, clean, urban, space saving, modern branding, signage clarity, geometric identity, monoline, rounded corners, open apertures, tall proportions, compact spacing.
A tall, tightly set sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving counters a superellipse feel, especially in C, O, and the numerals. Vertical strokes dominate and terminals are clean and unbracketed, producing a crisp, streamlined rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with straightforward construction; bowls and shoulders stay narrow, and punctuation and dots are simple and round.
Best suited to space-efficient headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a strong vertical rhythm is desirable. The condensed structure makes it useful for signage, labeling, and packaging where horizontal space is limited but a clean, contemporary voice is needed. It can also serve in branding systems that favor tall, geometric typography.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with a slightly industrial, signage-like clarity. Its narrow, upright stance feels disciplined and no-nonsense, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result reads as modern and urban, suited to information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, modern sans that maximizes character economy while maintaining legibility through simple forms and open, rounded counters. Its superellipse-based curves suggest a purposeful geometric identity aimed at contemporary display and information design.
Round characters remain noticeably squared-off at the extremes, and diagonals (as in V/W/X) stay sharp against otherwise softened curves, creating a subtle geometric tension. Figures are similarly tall and compact, aligning visually with the uppercase for a consistent vertical texture.