Sans Superellipse Sidor 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built on tall, condensed proportions with a compact footprint and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are mostly uniform with subtle modulation, and terminals read clean and controlled rather than calligraphic. Curves are smoothly rounded and tend toward squarish bowls, giving rounds a superellipse feel; counters stay relatively open despite the narrow width. Uppercase forms are straight-sided and disciplined, while the lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” a sturdy vertical “t” with a short crossbar, and crisp punctuation that holds up at display sizes.
It’s well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where condensed width helps fit more characters per line without losing impact. The strong, clean shapes also work for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a contemporary, compact voice, and for editorial layouts where tight columns benefit from a tall, controlled grotesque-like texture.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with an editorial, poster-ready confidence. Its condensed stance and clean geometry suggest efficiency and clarity, while the rounded-rectangle curves add a slightly contemporary, designed-in feel rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, high-impact display sans with softened, superellipse-inspired curves. It prioritizes strong vertical structure, consistent texture, and clear counters to stay legible while maintaining a distinctive, modern silhouette.
The narrow set width and tall capitals create strong vertical emphasis, which can make word shapes feel compact and tightly stacked. Numerals appear straightforward and sturdy, matching the uppercase’s vertical stress and maintaining consistent color in lines of text.