Sans Superellipse Pomin 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn, retro, display, space-saving, approachability, distinctiveness, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft corners, irregular.
A compact, condensed sans with monoline strokes and softly squared, superellipse-like curves. Forms feel slightly irregular and hand-drawn, with gently uneven verticals and subtly varied curve tension that creates a lively rhythm. Counters are small to medium and often rounded-rectangular, while terminals are blunt and softly tapered, keeping the overall color dark and cohesive. Uppercase and lowercase share a narrow footprint, with simple, open construction and a consistent, upright stance.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and display copy where a playful, characterful narrow sans is needed. It can work effectively for packaging, branding marks, and short promotional lines, particularly when space is tight and a bold, friendly presence is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a whimsical, handmade personality that reads as friendly rather than strict or technical. Its narrow, bouncy shapes and rounded corners lend a casual, approachable voice that can feel retro and craft-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, condensed display voice with handmade warmth—combining rounded-rectangle geometry with slight irregularities to avoid a purely geometric feel while staying clean and legible at larger sizes.
The condensed proportions concentrate ink density, making the face visually strong in short bursts. The mild irregularity adds character but also makes it feel less mechanical, especially in repeated verticals and rounded bowls.