Sans Superellipse Homek 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Sans' by Adobe, 'Mercurial' by Grype, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, headline, sporty, poster, confident, impact, compactness, bold display, modern utility, condensed, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and squared-off, rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are thick and consistent, with smooth transitions at corners and minimal modulation, creating a dense, high-ink silhouette. Counters are relatively tight, apertures tend to be narrow, and the overall rhythm is vertical and sturdy, with short crossbars and compact spacing that helps the design hold together at large sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short statements where impact and economy of space matter. It also fits bold branding, packaging callouts, and sports or industrial-themed graphics, especially when set large or with generous leading to prevent counters from closing up.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial, athletic energy. Its compressed width and chunky geometry give it a punchy, assertive presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a tight width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms friendly while maintaining a tough, utilitarian backbone. It prioritizes punch and legibility in display settings over airy text comfort.
Round characters read as softened blocks rather than circles, and joins feel engineered rather than calligraphic. The numerals match the same compact, heavy construction, contributing to a uniform, poster-friendly texture across mixed text.