Sans Superellipse Penuy 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Core Paint' and 'Core Sans D' by S-Core, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, punchy, retro, playful, friendly, assertive, high impact, retro display, friendly boldness, brand voice, rounded, compact, blocky, soft-cornered, sturdy.
This typeface uses compact, heavy letterforms built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squarish counters and softly radiused corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a solid, poster-like texture and strong color on the page. Curves tend to flatten into superellipse-style arcs, while joins and terminals stay blunt and rounded, keeping the shapes cohesive and highly legible at display sizes. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, and the numerals match the same condensed, rounded-block construction for a unified set.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and large-scale signage where its compact, heavy shapes can deliver immediate presence. It also suits branding moments like logos, badges, and packaging systems that benefit from a friendly-but-tough display voice.
The overall tone feels bold and upbeat, balancing toughness with friendliness thanks to the rounded corners and softened interior shapes. It suggests a retro, sign-painting or mid-century display sensibility, with an energetic rhythm that reads as confident and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact display sans with a distinctive rounded-rect construction—combining strong visibility with a softened, approachable personality. Its consistent thickness and compact proportions aim for attention-grabbing clarity in short runs of text.
Because the forms are dense and the counters are relatively tight, the font’s impact is strongest when given ample tracking and line spacing. The rounded-square construction gives repeated letters a consistent, rhythmic pattern, making it especially effective for short, emphatic statements.