Sans Superellipse Saru 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Nephrite' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel, energetic, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, space-saving, branding, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded corners, tight spacing, display-friendly.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy strokes and softly squared (superellipse-like) curves. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight apertures and a strong rightward slant, creating a brisk horizontal rhythm in text. Corners are noticeably rounded rather than sharp, and terminals tend to be blunt, giving the shapes a sturdy, engineered feel. Curved letters like C, O, and S read as rounded-rectangular forms, while diagonals in V/W/X and the angled leg of R reinforce the font’s speed-driven geometry.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branded messaging where a sense of motion and impact is desired. It works well for sports and fitness identities, apparel graphics, event promos, and packaging that needs condensed emphasis. Use at larger sizes or with generous tracking if readability is critical in longer text.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and high-impact, with a sporty, headline-ready attitude. Its condensed stance and italic motion evoke movement and urgency, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive. The result feels modern with a subtle retro athletic flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while projecting speed and confidence. Rounded-rectangular curves and blunt terminals suggest a contemporary, engineered aesthetic aimed at bold display typography and brand-forward communication.
Numerals are bold and compact with clear, simplified constructions that match the letterforms’ rounded-rectangular logic. The lowercase shows a utilitarian, compact build with minimal embellishment, supporting dense settings while maintaining a strong, graphic presence in larger sizes.