Sans Superellipse Pinev 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types and 'Oxford Street' by K-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techy, assertive, modern, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, modern utility, systematic geometry, signage clarity, condensed, square-rounded, compact, geometric, sturdy.
A compact, condensed sans with square-rounded geometry and a heavy, even stroke throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners and rounded-rectangle bowls, giving letters like O, D, P, and Q a superelliptical feel. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, counters are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm is tall and vertical, producing a dense, space-efficient texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same blocky construction, with sturdy, simplified shapes designed for strong presence.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where dense width and strong strokes help maximize impact in limited space. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a sturdy, geometric voice. In longer passages it will read as bold and compact, so it’s most effective when paired with generous leading and ample margins.
The tone is industrial and technical, with a no-nonsense, engineered character. Its squared softness feels modern and controlled rather than friendly, projecting strength and functionality. The condensed proportions add urgency and impact, making the voice feel direct and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, space-saving typography with a consistent rounded-rectangular construction. By combining condensed proportions with softened corners and uniform stroke weight, it aims for a modern, industrial look that remains clean and highly legible at display sizes.
Round forms stay consistently squarish across the set, while diagonals (such as in A, K, V, W, X, Y) keep a firm, angular snap that contrasts with the softened corners. The lowercase is built with similarly compact bowls and short apertures, helping maintain a uniform, blocky silhouette across mixed-case settings.