Sans Superellipse Orbif 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold and 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, utilitarian, confident, condensed, direct, space-saving impact, modern utility, brand presence, sign clarity, blocky, compact, tall, square-round, high-impact.
A compact, tall-proportioned sans with a distinctly squared-but-rounded construction. Curves resolve into softened corners and capsule-like terminals, giving round letters a superelliptical feel rather than a true geometric circle. Strokes are heavy and consistent with restrained modulation, while counters stay relatively open for the width, helping maintain clarity at display sizes. The lowercase follows the same condensed, sturdy logic, with straightforward joins and minimal detailing; numerals match in weight and width, producing a tightly packed, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short text where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable—posters, packaging fronts, branding wordmarks, and signage. It can also work for subheads and labels in layouts that benefit from condensed economy, especially where bold, compact letterforms help maximize information per line.
The overall tone is firm and workmanlike, with an industrial directness that reads modern and no-nonsense. Its compact shapes and dense color create an assertive voice suited to messaging that needs to feel strong, controlled, and immediate rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using softened rectangular geometry to keep the bold forms approachable while remaining disciplined and utilitarian. Its consistent, condensed rhythm suggests a focus on clear, repeatable shapes for strong display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and compact, emphasizing verticality and a solid texture across lines. The family feel is highly consistent between caps, lowercase, and figures, with rounded-rectangle geometry recurring throughout.