Sans Superellipse Ampu 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, quirky, retro, playful, informal, offbeat, compact impact, expressive display, retro flavor, space saving, condensed, slanted, rounded, soft corners, lively.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow internal counters and a springy rhythm created by slight width variation and the consistent backward-leaning slant. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and round letters read more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles, giving the set a distinct, slightly geometric silhouette.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its condensed, animated shapes can do the talking—posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and expressive brand wordmarks. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when you want a compact, energetic texture, but the narrow counters suggest using comfortable sizes for longer reading.
The overall tone feels quirky and upbeat, with a retro display flavor that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its narrow proportions and quirky slant add personality and motion, suggesting a casual, slightly mischievous voice suitable for attention-getting headlines.
The design appears aimed at combining a compact footprint with a distinctive, playful slant and rounded-rectangle construction. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm over neutrality, offering a recognizable display voice that stays clean and sans-driven.
Uppercase forms stay simple and compact, while the lowercase introduces more character through distinctive curves and tight apertures. Numerals match the condensed build and maintain clear, upright structure while following the same soft-cornered geometry.