Sans Superellipse Yiju 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mega' by Blaze Type, 'OL London' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Gliker' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, blocky, punchy, retro, playful, impact, friendliness, signage, logo use, retro feel, chunky, rounded corners, soft geometry, high impact, heavy weight.
A heavy, compact display sans built from soft, squared-off curves and superelliptical bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with rounded exterior corners and flattened terminals that create a sturdy, block-like silhouette. Counters are relatively small and tightly enclosed, especially in letters like O, P, and B, giving the face a dense, ink-rich color. The proportions emphasize broad horizontals and wide rounds, while joins and diagonals (V, W, K, X) feel sturdy and slightly blunted rather than sharp. Figures are similarly bold and simplified, matching the letterforms’ wide, rounded-rectangle geometry.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, athletic branding, packaging, and bold editorial openers. It can also work well for badges, labels, and logo wordmarks where a dense, friendly block aesthetic is desired.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a sporty, poster-like punch. Its rounded block construction reads friendly and playful while still feeling assertive and strong, suggesting retro signage and headline typography rather than quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through thick strokes and softened square geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. Its consistent rounded-rectangle construction suggests a focus on display readability and strong graphic presence across letters and numerals.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms (a, g) and a prominent, rounded-rectangle vocabulary across the set, which helps maintain a consistent, logo-ready texture. In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight counters create a very dark typographic color, so generous tracking and leading can help maintain clarity in longer lines.