Sans Superellipse Yimy 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, retro, industrial, sporty, playful, tech, impact, legibility, chunky warmth, retro display, rugged branding, rounded, blocky, bulky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with broad proportions and a low-contrast, monoline feel. Corners are generously softened into superellipse-like curves, while many joins and apertures are tightened, creating compact interior counters and a dense, sturdy color on the page. The stroke endings tend to be squared-off or subtly beveled rather than pointed, and several shapes show small internal notches that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins. Overall spacing appears stable and headline-oriented, with strong horizontal presence and a deliberately chunky rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can work well on packaging and labels, as well as sports and event graphics, where its wide stance and rounded strength read clearly at large sizes. For long passages, it will feel heavy and space-filling, so it’s most effective in short bursts or display settings.
The font projects a confident, impact-first tone that feels retro-industrial and slightly playful. Its soft corners keep it friendly, while the compressed counters and massy silhouettes add toughness and a utilitarian, display-driven energy. The result is bold without feeling sharp or aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual weight and a broad, rounded-rect silhouette that stays legible through simplified, low-contrast construction. The softened corners and notch-like cut-ins suggest an intention to balance friendliness with rugged, print-aware forms that hold up in bold display contexts.
Round letters like O/Q lean toward squarish bowls, and curves are consistently “boxed” rather than geometric-circle. The numerals mirror the same chunky construction, and the overall texture in paragraphs becomes a solid, poster-like block, making lettershape distinctness rely on the notches, apertures, and silhouette differences more than fine detail.