Sans Superellipse Gekih 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, retro, impact, space saving, motion, headline emphasis, condensed, slanted, rounded, chunky, punchy.
A heavy, condensed sans with a consistent forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are broadly uniform, building letterforms from rounded-rectangle geometry with soft corners and tight interior counters. Apertures tend to be small and terminals are blunt, giving the set a dense, blocky texture. Curves (C, G, O, Q; c, e, o) read as squarish rounds, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are steep and sturdy. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, with simple, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and display settings where impact matters—posters, sports and event branding, bold packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It will read most confidently at medium-to-large sizes where the compact counters don’t close in.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, poster-like urgency. The slant adds motion and emphasis, while the chunky, compressed shapes feel assertive and utilitarian. It suggests speed, impact, and no-nonsense messaging rather than refinement or quiet readability.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, combining a dynamic slant with rounded-rectilinear forms for a modern, athletic display voice.
In text lines the tight counters and dense color create strong emphasis, especially at larger sizes. The uppercase feels particularly compact and headline-driven, and the lowercase maintains the same muscular rhythm with minimal delicate detail.