Sans Superellipse Sugi 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Enza Expanded' by Neo Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, condensed, retro, architectural, utilitarian, space saving, technical tone, display impact, systematic geometry, tall, rectilinear, rounded corners, monolinear, compact.
A tall, tightly set sans with rectilinear construction and rounded-rectangle curves. Strokes are largely even, with crisp, squared terminals softened by small radiused corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel. The overall rhythm is compact and vertical, with narrow apertures and enclosed bowls that stay clean at display sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same engineered geometry, producing a consistent, sign-like texture across lines.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and short statements where a compact, vertical texture helps fit more characters per line. It also works effectively for signage, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a structured, engineered tone and consistent geometric forms.
The font projects an industrial, machine-made character with a retro display edge. Its narrow, upright stance and squared curves evoke labeling, wayfinding, and technical markings, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, display-oriented sans that feels technical and architectural, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a distinctive industrial voice while maintaining clean, repeatable shapes.
The sample text shows strong word-shape uniformity and a steady baseline, with tight interior spaces that emphasize the vertical silhouette. Rounded rectangular forms dominate curves and joins, creating a distinctive grid-friendly look that reads best when given a bit of tracking or larger sizes.