Sans Superellipse Keru 9 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Bantat' by Jipatype, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app titles, sporty, dynamic, industrial, tough, tech, impact, speed, compression, branding, signage, condensed, slanted, rounded corners, blocky, compact.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, uniform stroke weight and tightly controlled proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared counters and softened corners rather than circular bowls. Terminals are blunt and clean, joins are sturdy, and curves resolve into flattened arcs that keep the silhouette blocky and efficient. Overall spacing feels economical, with a consistent, rhythmic pattern suited to short bursts of text.
Works best for display roles where impact and momentum matter: headlines, posters, sports and motorsport-style branding, product packaging, and bold UI or app titles. It can also fit short labels and wayfinding-style callouts, especially where a condensed footprint and high presence are needed.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and performance. Its robust shapes and squared curves convey a rugged, utilitarian confidence, landing somewhere between athletic branding and industrial signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, rounded-rect geometry. The slant and simplified, uniform strokes emphasize speed and clarity, optimizing the font for bold, attention-grabbing communication rather than long-form reading.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same hardened, rounded-rect construction, keeping texture consistent across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same compact, squared style, reading as strong, headline-ready figures with minimal delicacy.