Sans Superellipse Molod 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Citadina' by Graviton, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, industrial, confident, modern, impact, speed, compactness, modernization, ruggedness, oblique, compressed, rounded, squared, blunt.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly set proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry with squared terminals and softened corners, producing a superelliptic, engineered feel. Counters are relatively small and aperture openings stay controlled, giving the face a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. Curves and joins are clean and consistent, with a forward-leaning rhythm that keeps stems and bowls feeling streamlined rather than calligraphic.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where impact and momentum matter: sports and fitness branding, event posters, product packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where a compact, high-contrast (in weight, not stroke) word shape is helpful, though its dense texture favors larger sizes.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a utilitarian edge. Its forward slant and condensed stance suggest motion and performance, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, speed-oriented sans that feels engineered and compact, using rounded-rectangle construction to balance toughness with a controlled, contemporary friendliness.
The numerals and uppercase forms read especially blocky and sturdy, and the lowercase maintains the same squared-rounded construction for a cohesive system. The oblique angle is steady and mechanical, reinforcing a purposeful, designed-for-display personality.