Sans Superellipse Porom 9 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Albireo' by Cory Maylett Design, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Graphique Next' by profonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, authoritative, utilitarian, poster-ready, space-saving impact, strong display, systematic geometry, modern utility, high-contrast silhouette, tall proportions, rounded corners, tight apertures, vertical stress.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with a uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into softened corners and squarish bowls, giving counters a compact, superelliptical feel. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with narrow sidebearings and a dense overall color; apertures tend to be small, and many joins and terminals read as crisp, squared cuts rather than tapered endings. Uppercase and lowercase share the same compact, engineered geometry, and the numerals follow the same tall, blocky proportions for a consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy branding where vertical compression and heavy presence are assets. It can work well for labels, packaging, and signage systems that need compact width and strong impact, particularly in short phrases and stacked layouts.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial, signage-like presence that feels efficient and controlled. Its condensed heft projects authority and urgency, making it read as bold and assertive rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to maximize impact within limited horizontal space, using uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry to create a sturdy, modern voice. Its compact counters and strict verticality suggest a focus on bold display communication and space-efficient typographic hierarchy.
In text lines the dense spacing and narrow apertures create a dark, continuous band, especially at larger sizes, while the rounded corners keep the forms from feeling razor-sharp. The design favors simple, sturdy shapes over fine detail, supporting strong legibility at display sizes and a distinctive, compressed voice.