Sans Superellipse Hideg 9 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Cream Opera' by Factory738, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'SK Merih' by Salih Kizilkaya, 'Qotho' by Scholtz Fonts, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, assertive, retro, utilitarian, athletic, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, graphic branding, bold legibility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, superelliptical, tight spacing.
A heavy, condensed sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like forms, with uniform stroke weight and minimal contrast. Curves are squared-off into soft corners, giving bowls and counters a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are generally flat and blunt, and the overall geometry favors straight sides with controlled rounding rather than fully circular arcs. The capitals read tall and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, compact construction with simple joins and short, functional extenders.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and branding where compact width and strong presence are needed. It works well for signage and packaging that benefits from high visual mass and a controlled, geometric voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight counters remain clear.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a distinctly industrial and slightly retro flavor. Its compact shapes and squared curves suggest signage, equipment labeling, and athletic or workwear graphics—confident, practical, and attention-seeking without ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical curves and blunt terminals to create a rugged, engineered look. It prioritizes bold legibility and consistent texture over delicate detail, aiming for confident display typography with a practical edge.
Counters are relatively tight for the weight, boosting density and impact at display sizes. The rounded-corner treatment stays consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive, machined rhythm in text. The punctuation shown (colon, apostrophe, ampersand, question mark, period) follows the same blunt, compact logic, maintaining a uniform, sturdy color on the line.