Sans Superellipse Sinum 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, geometric, utilitarian, retro, industrial, techy, space efficiency, high impact, geometric branding, signage clarity, rounded corners, superelliptic, monoline, compact, sturdy.
A compact, rounded-rectangle sans with heavy, even strokes and squared curves that read as superelliptic rather than purely circular. Counters are tight and mostly vertically oriented, with short apertures and blunt terminals that keep the texture dense and steady. The caps are tall and narrow, while lowercase forms keep a simple, constructed feel; round letters like o/c/e appear softly squarish, and joins in n/m/u are clean and uniform. Figures and punctuation match the same blocky, rounded-corner geometry, producing a consistent, high-impact rhythm in text.
Best suited to display roles where a dense, high-contrast silhouette is an advantage: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. It also works well for logo wordmarks and short UI labels that benefit from a compact, geometric voice, especially at larger sizes where the rounded-rect counters can breathe.
The overall tone feels practical and engineered, with a distinctly modernist/retro-futurist edge. Its compressed, rounded-block shapes suggest signage, machinery labeling, and digital-era branding more than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with a rounded-rectangle construction that stays consistent across letters and numerals. It prioritizes sturdy presence, uniformity, and a distinctive superelliptic flavor for clear, branded display typography.
Distinctive details include the rounded-arch construction in letters like A and m/n, a compact, sturdy g with a pronounced ear, and a q with a short, straight descender. The ampersand is bold and simplified, and the numerals are weighty and high-contrast in silhouette, supporting strong recognition at a glance.