Sans Superellipse Agrif 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kanvas Rooper' by Casloop Studio, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, labels, industrial, poster, athletic, authoritative, retro, space saving, high impact, modernize retro, branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, pill-shaped, closed apertures.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and a strong vertical emphasis. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals with softened corners, producing a superellipse-like geometry rather than true circles. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be closed, creating dense, compact letterforms; the lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders and descenders, keeping lines visually uniform. The numerals match the same compact, squared-round rhythm and sturdy proportions.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where compact width and high impact are needed. It works well for sports or industrial-themed identities, product packaging, and bold labels or signage that benefit from a dense, uniform texture. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading to offset the heavy color.
The font projects a forceful, no-nonsense tone with a utilitarian edge. Its compact width and heavy presence feel geared toward impact and urgency, while the rounded corners add a controlled, modern softness that prevents it from becoming harsh. Overall it reads as bold, confident, and slightly retro-industrial.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and sturdy. The tall lowercase structure supports clear word shapes in display settings while maintaining a strong, compressed rhythm.
In text, the dark color and condensed spacing create a strong texture that favors short bursts of copy. Similar shapes across letters (especially rounded-rect counters) reinforce a consistent rhythm, but the tight internal space means small sizes may fill in on low-resolution outputs.