Sans Superellipse Agriw 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, and 'Parkson' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, retro, utilitarian, condensed, assertive, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, brand voice, clarity, rounded corners, compact, monoline, soft-edged.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Counters are compact and often vertically oriented, with softened corners that keep the geometry from feeling sharp. The vertical rhythm is dominant: straight stems, tight sidebearings, and short crossbars create a clean, compressed texture. Terminals and joins remain consistently rounded, giving the letters a cohesive, stamped-like uniformity across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where space is limited and a strong vertical presence helps information pop. It also works well for signage, packaging, and labeling systems that benefit from compact width and robust shapes. In UI or editorial contexts, it can serve for section headers, navigation, or short emphasis lines where a dense, condensed voice is desired.
The overall tone is industrial and pragmatic, with a subtle retro flavor reminiscent of labeling, stenciled signage, or product marking. Its condensed, high-impact silhouette reads as confident and no-nonsense, while the rounded corners add a friendlier, more approachable edge than a purely angular condensed grotesk.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while maintaining a cohesive geometric personality. The rounded-rectangle forms suggest a deliberate move toward a functional, engineered look that remains approachable and consistent across glyphs.
In text, the type builds a dense, even color that favors headlines and short blocks over relaxed reading. The numerals match the letterforms’ compact geometry, supporting a consistent look in data-heavy or code-like settings. The rounded construction is especially noticeable in curved letters, where bowls and corners resolve into soft, squared curves rather than true circles.