Sans Superellipse Higul 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ft Zeux' by Fateh.Lab, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'PAG Revolucion' by Prop-a-ganda, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, and 'Aeroscope' and 'Emmentaler' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, poster, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, space saving, signage, uniformity, modern retro, condensed, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, blocky.
A compact, condensed display sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, machined feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and verticals dominate, with tight apertures and small interior counters that emphasize density. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal modulation, producing a consistent, monolithic texture in words and lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where a dense, compact word shape is an advantage. It can work well on packaging and sports or team-style graphics, and it holds up in short UI labels or badges when generous spacing and size preserve the tight counters.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial confidence. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly softness to an otherwise hard-edged, mechanical presence, evoking retro signage and headline-driven advertising.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a coherent, rounded-rect geometry. The intent appears to balance industrial sturdiness with softened corners for a modernized retro display voice.
Letterforms lean on straight-sided bowls (notably in O/Q/0 and rounded lowercase forms), while angular joins in characters like M/N/W and the compact crossbars in E/F/T contribute to a tightly packed rhythm. Numerals match the same squarish curvature and heavy weight, staying highly uniform for headline settings.