Sans Superellipse Simab 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PTL Adigo' by Primetype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A condensed display sans with tall proportions and compact counters, built from rounded-rectangle geometry and smooth superellipse curves. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtly softened corners and occasional small ink-trap-like notches where curves meet verticals. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with narrow apertures and short crossbars; many shapes read as streamlined columns with rounded terminals. Lowercase follows the same compressed structure, with a double‑storey a and g, a compact ear on r, and a narrow t with a short crossbar. Numerals are similarly condensed, with a distinctive, looped 2 and stacked, narrow forms across the set.
Best used for headlines, posters, titles, and large-scale signage where its condensed width and heavy color can maximize impact in limited horizontal space. It also suits branding and packaging that aims for a vintage-cinematic or Art Deco-leaning voice, especially in short phrases and display settings.
The overall tone feels retro-modern and architectural—evoking classic marquee lettering and 1920s–30s poster typography while staying clean and contemporary. Its compressed massing gives it a dramatic, declarative presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet text.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a sleek, condensed footprint, combining geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with a retro display sensibility. The intention seems to be bold, space-efficient typography that reads as stylized and deliberate in titles and branding.
The design favors tight internal space and simplified joins, which increases punch at large sizes but can make similar shapes (e.g., E/F, O/Q, n/h) rely on small differentiators. The rounded-rectangle skeleton keeps curves controlled and consistent, producing a clean, machined look across caps, lowercase, and figures.