Sans Superellipse Porey 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Querygrand' by Almarkha Type, 'Churchward Heading' by BluHead Studio, 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Bitcrusher' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, posterlike, retro, space saving, high impact, clarity, modernize retro, blocky, vertical, rounded corners, compressed, compact.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a strongly vertical, rectangular skeleton. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, producing squared counters and softly radiused corners rather than circular bowls. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, with compact apertures and tight internal spaces that emphasize a dense, stacked rhythm. The lowercase follows the same narrow architecture, with short ascenders/descenders and simplified shapes that keep texture even in longer lines; numerals match the tall, compressed proportions and sturdy stroke presence.
Best suited for display sizes where its compact width and heavy color can deliver punch in limited horizontal space—posters, banners, signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging callouts when a condensed, high-visibility voice is needed, while extended body text may require generous tracking to avoid crowding.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, reading as industrial and utilitarian with a distinctly retro signage flavor. Its tight, vertical cadence feels efficient and mechanized, giving headlines a bold, authoritative presence without decorative flair.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility in tight spaces by combining condensed proportions with sturdy strokes and rounded-rectangular construction. The consistent geometry and blunt terminals suggest a practical display sans aimed at bold communication and space-efficient typographic layouts.
The font’s narrow set and squared counters create a high-impact “column” texture in paragraphs, where repeated verticals become a dominant motif. Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid geometry, keeping the shapes from feeling harsh while preserving a strong, graphic silhouette.