Sans Superellipse Taras 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Korolev' by Device, and 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, poster, condensed, assertive, retro, maximum impact, space saving, sturdy clarity, brand presence, blocky, compact, rounded, monoline, vertical.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tight internal counters. Strokes are broadly uniform, with corners and terminals softened into rounded-rectangle shapes that keep the forms sturdy rather than sharp. Curves (C, G, O, S) are built from squarish, superelliptical bowls, while joins and apertures stay relatively closed for a dense texture. Numerals and lowercase follow the same thick, compressed rhythm, producing strong vertical emphasis and consistent color across lines.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is needed—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can work for subheads or pull quotes, but the dense interior spaces make it less ideal for small-size body text.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a distinctly poster-like presence. Its rounded-block construction adds a friendly softness to an otherwise tough, industrial voice, reading as retro-leaning without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact messaging in a compact footprint, pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle geometry for a robust, contemporary display look. The consistent stroke weight and closed shapes prioritize strong silhouette and visual punch over delicate detail.
In longer text the tight counters and condensed spacing create a dark, continuous typographic color, so clarity improves as size increases. The uppercase set feels especially headline-driven, and the numerals match the letters in width and weight for cohesive display use.