Sans Superellipse Pibus 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kiosk' by Fenotype, 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utilitarian, space saving, maximum impact, display clarity, modern branding, blocky, compact, squared, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, tightly set sans with block-like construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with minimal modulation and crisp, squared terminals softened by subtle corner rounding. Counters are small and vertically oriented, creating a dense texture; round letters like O/Q/C read more as tall rounded rectangles than circles. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, with sturdy verticals and simplified joins that keep forms rigid and efficient at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact lines where density and punch are desired—posters, signage, packaging, and bold branding applications. It also works well for labels or UI callouts that need a compressed footprint, provided sizes are large enough to keep counters clear.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, leaning toward industrial and signage-driven modernism. Its condensed heft feels urgent and attention-grabbing, with a pragmatic, engineered character rather than a friendly or delicate one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while preserving a clean, geometric feel. Its superelliptical rounding and uniform weight suggest a focus on modern display use, emphasizing legibility at a distance and a strong graphic silhouette.
The shapes emphasize verticality and compact internal space, which increases impact but can reduce openness in small counters. The lowercase is similarly narrow and sturdy, with simple, upright forms that maintain a consistent, poster-ready texture across words and numerals.