Sans Superellipse Mypa 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'ED Aughris' by Emyself Design, 'MNSTR' by Gaslight, 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'Tabloid Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Budoin' by Lemonthe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, punchy, compact, playful, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, friendliness, display clarity, retro flavor, rounded, blocky, soft corners, high impact, condensed.
A compact, heavy sans with a distinctly rounded-rectangle (superellipse) skeleton. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softened corners and broad, flattened curves that keep counters relatively small for the weight. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, and joints favor simple, sturdy construction over calligraphic nuance. Proportions are condensed with tight interior spacing, producing a dense texture in words and strong vertical rhythm in capitals and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a compact, heavy word shape is desirable. It can work well for signage and badges where strong presence and quick recognition matter, while extended body text may feel dense due to the weight and tight counters.
The overall tone is bold and poster-forward, mixing toughness with friendliness through its rounded corners. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, with a utilitarian, sign-like clarity that feels confident and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a tight width while maintaining a friendly, contemporary softness through rounded-rectangle shaping. Its simplified, uniform construction suggests a focus on consistent rhythm and bold display performance across letters and numbers.
Round letters tend to look more squarish than circular, giving the font a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the a), reinforcing an informal, approachable voice. Numerals are chunky and highly legible, matching the condensed, impact-oriented rhythm of the alphabet.