Sans Superellipse Ehkim 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, wayfinding, sporty, retro, dynamic, technical, streamlined, space saving, motion emphasis, modern utility, friendly geometry, condensed, rounded corners, oblique slant, monoline, tall proportions.
A condensed, monoline sans with an oblique slant and softly squared, superelliptical curves. Strokes are even and steady, with rounded-rectangle counters and terminals that read as smoothly clipped rather than sharply cut. The letterforms are tall and compact, with a tight rhythm and clean joins; curves on characters like C, G, O, and S keep a squarish roundness that maintains consistent texture across text. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright-leaning construction with rounded corners and uniform stroke weight.
This font is well-suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium text where a condensed, energetic presence helps fit copy into limited space. It can work effectively for sports branding, product packaging, and signage/wayfinding where a streamlined, italicized sans voice supports speed and impact.
The overall tone feels fast and purposeful, suggesting motion and efficiency. Its condensed, slanted stance and softened corners evoke a slightly retro, sporty sensibility while still reading as clean and modern. The texture is confident and utilitarian, leaning toward display energy rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-velocity sans for display settings, balancing a strong, condensed footprint with friendly rounded geometry. The consistent monoline construction and superelliptical curves aim for a modern, engineered look that stays legible while projecting motion.
Round dots and punctuation, simplified shapes, and compact spacing contribute to a continuous, poster-like line of text. Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive construction, with the lowercase keeping a practical, engineered feel rather than calligraphic flourish.