Sans Superellipse Rarab 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, ui labels, modern, condensed, minimal, crisp, technical, space saving, modern utility, geometric clarity, neutral voice, monoline, flat terminals, rounded corners, rectangular rounds, clean.
A condensed, monoline sans with a distinctly tall, vertical rhythm and compact sidebearings. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like shapes, giving bowls and counters a softly squared feel rather than purely circular geometry. Strokes stay even throughout with flat terminals and tidy joins; the overall drawing is clean and controlled, with narrow apertures and streamlined letterforms that keep text color consistent at small sizes.
Best suited to space-conscious typography such as headlines, subheads, posters, and brand wordmarks where a condensed footprint is an advantage. It also fits UI labels, navigation, and product packaging that benefit from a clean, neutral voice and consistent stroke weight.
The tone is modern and utilitarian, pairing a minimalist construction with a slightly engineered, display-ready presence. Its condensed stance reads efficient and contemporary, while the rounded-rect geometry adds a subtle softness that keeps it from feeling harsh or purely industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern condensed sans optimized for clarity and economy of space, using rounded-rectangle construction to create a distinctive but restrained silhouette. It aims for a crisp, contemporary texture that remains readable while giving layouts a tall, streamlined cadence.
Uppercase forms emphasize straight-sided structure with gently rounded corners, while the lowercase maintains a tall profile that supports tight line setting. Numerals follow the same compact, monoline logic and appear designed to align neatly in running text and interfaces where horizontal space is limited.