Sans Superellipse Timom 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Explorer' by Fenotype, and 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, logotypes, industrial, grunge, punchy, poster, impact, distress, utility, retro print, distressed, rough-edged, condensed, inked, irregular.
A heavy, condensed sans with compact proportions and a tall, upright stance. Strokes are thick and assertive, but the outlines are intentionally irregular, with chiseled, worn edges that create a printed/inked texture throughout. Counters are relatively tight and sometimes asymmetrical, and curves tend to read as rounded-rectangle forms rather than smooth geometric circles. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, adding a handmade, distressed rhythm while keeping a consistent overall blocky silhouette.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, album or event graphics, packaging, labels, and bold wordmarks where texture is an asset. It can also work for short callouts or section titles in editorial layouts, especially when paired with a cleaner text face for contrast.
The texture and compressed heft give the font a rugged, utilitarian tone—loud, gritty, and attention-seeking. It evokes stamped packaging, DIY flyers, and worn signage, with a raw energy that feels deliberately imperfect rather than polished.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while adding character through distressed, ink-worn edges. The goal appears to be a bold, poster-ready voice that suggests rough printing, stamping, or weathered industrial signage.
The distressed contouring becomes more prominent at larger sizes, where edge breakup and uneven terminals are clearly visible. In dense text, the dark color and tight counters can reduce clarity, so it reads best when given room to breathe and used in short bursts.