Sans Superellipse Rakey 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Brecksville' by OzType., and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, modern, utilitarian, clean, technical, condensed, space saving, modern branding, system clarity, neutral utility, rectilinear, rounded corners, monoline, compact, tall.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and a compact horizontal footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic: bowls and counters read as softened superellipses rather than true circles, giving letters a subtly squared, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and crisp, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation; joins stay tight and economical. The uppercase is narrow and vertical, while the lowercase remains similarly compact with simple, legible shapes and restrained apertures; numerals match the same condensed rhythm and rounded-corner geometry.
Best suited to space-constrained settings where you need strong vertical presence: headlines, posters, signage, and tight label copy. It can also work for UI labels and navigation where a compact width helps fit more characters without switching to a smaller size.
The overall tone is contemporary and pragmatic, with a slightly industrial, system-type personality. Its compressed stance and squared-round forms feel efficient and organized, suggesting technical clarity more than warmth or playfulness.
Likely intended as a condensed workhorse sans that maximizes content density while preserving clarity. The superellipse-based rounding and flat terminals aim to deliver a modern, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
The design maintains a consistent narrow rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a dense texture in text. Rounded corners keep the geometry from feeling harsh, balancing the font’s rectilinear construction with a softer edge.