Sans Superellipse Nubak 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Mazot' by Hurufatfont, 'Core Sans R' by S-Core, and 'Project Sans' and 'Project Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo marks, sporty, friendly, punchy, retro, casual, impact, approachability, motion, branding, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are broad and even, with compact apertures and sturdy, simplified counters that keep forms dense and high-impact. Curves read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular, giving bowls and terminals a squarish roundness. The italic angle is assertive and uniform, creating forward motion without introducing calligraphic modulation.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branded messaging where an energetic, high-contrast-in-size presence is needed. The rounded, blocky shapes work well for sports branding, packaging, and short display copy, and can also support logo marks and badges where a friendly but forceful tone is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty, headline-driven voice with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels bold and upbeat rather than formal, with a slightly retro, display-oriented confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary geometry—combining forward-leaning emphasis with rounded superellipse forms for a bold, approachable display voice.
The glyph set shows strong consistency in rounding and stroke endings, producing a cohesive, logo-like texture. Numerals are similarly chunky and streamlined, designed to hold up at larger sizes where the dense interior spaces remain legible.