Sans Superellipse Rylev 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact, condensed sans with chunky strokes and a disciplined, vertical rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared-off bowls and counters that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. Terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, with minimal tapering, while joins stay sturdy and opaque, creating dense silhouettes and tight internal spaces. The overall texture is dark and even, with relatively closed apertures and a strong, poster-friendly footprint.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where condensed width and strong stroke weight help maximize impact in limited space. It can also work for bold branding moments and short subheads, especially when a sturdy, industrial tone is desired.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense voice—confident and slightly retro, with an industrial, sign-paint-adjacent presence. Its compact forms and heavy color feel directive and authoritative, lending a sense of urgency and impact without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, pairing condensed proportions with superelliptical construction for a modernized retro feel. Consistent, squared-round curves and firm terminals suggest a focus on robust reproduction and clear, high-contrast messaging at display sizes.
Straight-sided curves give letters like C, G, O, and S a squared-round character that stays consistent across the set, helping blocks of text look uniform and strongly patterned. Numerals share the same compact, heavy construction, keeping figures prominent and easy to spot in display settings.