Sans Superellipse Pinep 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, condensed, retro, assertive, utilitarian, maximum impact, space saving, signage clarity, retro tech, rounded corners, square curves, vertical stress, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a tight overall footprint. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical geometry with softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are mostly flat, and apertures tend toward closed, producing a dense color on the page. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with short extenders, simple one-storey a and g, and square-shouldered joins that keep the rhythm rigid and engineered.
Best suited for display settings where high impact and compact width are useful, such as headlines, posters, wayfinding, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a dense, sturdy voice is desired, but the heavy color suggests avoiding long-form text at small sizes.
The tone is bold and functional, combining a contemporary solidity with hints of mid-century signage and industrial labeling. Its squared-round shapes feel mechanical and purposeful, projecting confidence and impact rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow footprint while maintaining clear, schematic letterforms. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a deliberate blend of industrial practicality and a softened, retro-technical aesthetic.
Counters are relatively small for the weight, and several forms (notably round letters and numerals) lean toward rectangular silhouettes, reinforcing a strong grid-like presence. The overall spacing and condensed proportions help it stack tightly in headlines, while the rounded corners prevent it from feeling harsh.