Sans Superellipse Kery 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Posey' by Graphicfresh, 'Helison' by RantauType, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Alterous Display' and 'Alterous Text' by ZetDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, compactness, branding, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, oblique.
A compact, heavily weighted oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Counters tend to be rectangular and tight, with broad strokes, minimal modulation, and crisp, squared terminals that often finish with a slight angle. The overall width is condensed, giving letters a tall, packed rhythm; curves read more as superelliptical bowls than true circles, and diagonals are sturdy and dominant. Figures share the same squarish geometry and dense interior space, producing a uniform, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and motion matter—sports identities, event posters, promotional graphics, and bold packaging. It can work for subheads or callouts in UI and editorial layouts when large sizes and generous spacing are available, but its dense counters make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The font projects speed and toughness, with a forward-leaning stance and dense, blocky shapes that feel engineered and competitive. Its rounded-rectangular forms add a polished, modern edge while still retaining a distinctly retro, display-driven punch.
Designed to deliver maximum emphasis in a compact footprint, combining superelliptical, rounded-rectangle letterforms with a consistent oblique slant to suggest speed and strength. The intention appears focused on display use where uniform, punchy silhouettes and a modernized retro tone are priorities.
Uppercase forms are particularly monolithic and signage-like, while lowercase maintains the same rigid geometry and tight apertures, keeping paragraphs dark and energetic. The oblique angle is consistent and helps create motion without relying on decorative details.