Sans Superellipse Bymad 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, modern, editorial, refined, minimal, space saving, modern editorial, clean display, compact branding, condensed, monoline, clean, crisp, airy.
A tightly condensed sans with tall, slender proportions and a consistent monoline stroke. Curves are softened into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, giving counters an elongated, capsule-like feel, especially in C, O, and Q. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, with smooth joins and a controlled, even rhythm; horizontals stay light and compact while verticals dominate the texture. Figures and punctuation follow the same narrow, vertical logic, producing a streamlined, columnar color in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and magazine typography where narrow width helps fit long titles into limited space. It can also work for branding and packaging when a clean, contemporary, space-saving wordmark is needed. For extended small-size text, adding tracking and generous leading will help preserve legibility.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with an editorial sharpness that feels composed rather than loud. Its condensed stance reads efficient and metropolitan, while the rounded-rect geometry adds a subtle softness that keeps the voice from becoming harsh. The result is a cool, contemporary presence suited to polished, design-forward settings.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient, contemporary condensed sans that keeps a calm, refined voice. By pairing tall proportions with superellipse-rounded counters and low-contrast strokes, it aims for a modern editorial look that remains clean and approachable.
The condensed set width and tall ascenders/descenders create strong vertical momentum, so lines feel sleek but can appear dense if tracking is too tight. Round letters retain clear internal space despite the compression, which helps maintain clarity in display sizes.