Sans Superellipse Pemol 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Moderna Sans' by Latinotype, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, bold, retro, approachable, attention, friendliness, informality, impact, personality, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with blocky, superellipse-like curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with generous interior counters that keep letters open despite the weight. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with a tall lowercase presence and short extenders; spacing reads even and stable in text. Several forms show subtle, hand-cut irregularity in their edges and joins, giving the silhouette a slightly organic, less-than-mechanical finish.
Best suited to bold headlines and short statements where its chunky, rounded forms can be appreciated—posters, packaging, storefront signage, and brand marks with a friendly voice. It can work for large UI labels or section headers when a softer, approachable emphasis is desired, but the weight and characterful shapes are less suited to dense body copy.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a friendly, slightly humorous feel. Its chunky shapes and softened geometry suggest an informal, approachable voice that still reads confidently and loudly. The slight irregularity adds personality and a casual, human touch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, approachable geometry—combining a strong, condensed-in-feel mass with open counters for clarity. The subtly imperfect contours suggest a deliberate move away from sterile construction toward a more tactile, personable display style.
Round characters (like O/C/G) lean toward squarish-rounded bowls rather than perfect circles, reinforcing the sturdy, poster-like rhythm. Numerals match the same compact, rounded construction and maintain strong presence at display sizes.