Sans Superellipse Ridah 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, airy, modern, refined, luxury feel, modern clarity, geometric refinement, display elegance, hairline, crisp, minimal, geometric, monoline-leaning.
This typeface uses extremely thin, hairline strokes with clean joins and a controlled, high-contrast feel. Letterforms are built from simple, geometric construction: rounds read as softened rectangles/superelliptical curves rather than purely circular bowls, and straight stems stay rigid and vertical. Terminals are mostly flat and unadorned, with minimal detailing; counters are generous and open, and spacing feels even, giving the design a calm rhythm at text and display sizes. Uppercase proportions are tall and narrowish, while the lowercase maintains straightforward, single-storey a and g with compact, tidy curves.
Well-suited for magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and sophisticated poster or campaign typography where a light, luxurious voice is desired. It can work for short text blocks and pull quotes when set large with comfortable spacing, but the very thin strokes suggest avoiding small sizes or low-contrast production conditions.
The overall tone is quiet and poised, with a fashion/editorial polish. Its hairline weight and restrained geometry create a premium, delicate impression that feels contemporary rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, high-end look through hairline strokes and softly squared geometry, balancing modern neutrality with a refined, editorial character.
In the samples, the font’s thin horizontals and fine curves emphasize crispness and contrast, especially in letters like E/F/T and in numerals. The design reads best when given room—ample leading and moderate tracking help preserve clarity and avoid visual sparkle from the hairlines.