Sans Superellipse Gelus 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Compacta SB' and 'Compacta SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, athletic, urgent, industrial, loud, modern, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, display voice, modern utility, condensed, oblique, heavy, blocky, tight.
A condensed, heavy oblique sans with compact counters and a strongly forward-leaning stance. Strokes are broadly uniform, with rounded-rectangle curves in bowls and numerals that keep forms sturdy and tightly enclosed. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and the rhythm is dense, with narrow letter widths and short apertures that emphasize a vertical, poster-like texture. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified, robust shapes; the numerals are similarly compact and weighty for consistent color in all-caps and mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It works well for sports and event graphics, packaging, and short emphatic lines in advertising, especially when space is limited and a strong slanted emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a slanted posture that reads fast and assertive. Its compressed proportions and dense blackness give it a competitive, high-impact feel associated with sports, transport, and industrial labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a dense, heavy texture with an oblique angle for speed and urgency. Rounded-rectangular curves keep the shapes contemporary and cohesive while maintaining a rugged, utilitarian solidity.
Curves stay controlled and boxy rather than calligraphic, helping the design remain stable at large sizes. Because counters and apertures are tight, the face favors display use where its heavy presence and condensed width are assets.