Sans Superellipse Gelum 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR and 'Address Sans Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, retro, punchy, impact, speed, space saving, branding, condensed, slanted, oblique, compact, rounded corners.
A compact, right-leaning sans with heavy, tightly packed forms and rounded-rectangle geometry. Curves read as superelliptical and corners are softened, giving counters a smooth, oval-rectangular feel even in letters like O, C, and G. Strokes stay broadly consistent with only subtle modulation, producing dense, high-impact silhouettes; apertures are relatively small and joins are firm, which reinforces the blocky, engineered rhythm. Numerals and capitals echo the same compressed proportions, with slanted terminals and a cohesive, forward-tilted texture across lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as headlines, promotional posters, sports and fitness identities, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for brief bursts of text (e.g., subheads or pull quotes) when spacing is adjusted for clarity, but it’s primarily optimized for display use.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and athletic—built to signal motion and intensity. Its compressed, slanted stance feels utilitarian and performance-driven, evoking sports branding, motorsport, and bold retail messaging with a slightly retro, poster-like edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while projecting speed and momentum. Its softened superellipse forms and consistent weight aim for a modern, manufactured feel that stays legible at large sizes and reads as bold, dynamic branding.
In longer settings the strong slant and tight internal spaces create a dark, continuous typographic color, making it most effective when given room for tracking and generous leading. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps the weight from feeling overly harsh, balancing aggression with a controlled, modern smoothness.