Sans Superellipse Pidep 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kurry' by Cadson Demak and 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, assertive, compact, friendly, space-saving impact, display emphasis, geometric cohesion, friendly strength, rounded, condensed, sturdy, monolinear, soft-cornered.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes stay largely uniform, with gentle modulation only where curves turn into straights, producing a robust, poster-like color. Counters are compact and often squarish (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase bowls), and terminals tend to be softly squared rather than sharply cut. The lowercase uses single-storey a and g, a narrow, straight-sided m/n, and a tall, clean t with a short crossbar; digits follow the same compact, rounded geometry with a simplified, utilitarian feel.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where compact width and strong weight are beneficial. It can also work for signage and branding that needs a sturdy, contemporary-industrial tone, especially when space is limited. For longer reading, larger sizes and generous leading help counter the dense texture.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with an industrial, slightly retro voice. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, so it reads as approachable despite the dense weight. The condensed rhythm adds urgency and impact, making it feel suited to bold statements and tight spaces.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight footprint while maintaining a friendly, modern character through rounded corners and simplified forms. Its consistent superellipse-like geometry suggests a focus on cohesion and recognizability across the set, prioritizing bold clarity over delicate detail.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the internal counters are restrained, which increases visual density at text sizes. The rounded-square theme is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving the design a cohesive, engineered look. Diacritics and extended punctuation are not shown, so the catalog description focuses on the basic Latin set and figures visible.