Sans Superellipse Upba 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Adero' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, assertive, sporty, techy, retro, impact, legibility, modernity, solidity, blocky, squared-round, compact, heavy, geometric.
A heavy geometric sans with squared-round construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, while corners are softly radiused rather than sharp. Strokes are uniform and substantial, producing a dense, high-impact texture with minimal modulation. Proportions are expansive and stable, with wide caps, a tall lowercase body, and short ascenders/descenders that keep lines compact. Terminals are mostly flat and orthogonal, and joins favor straightforward, engineered geometry, giving letters a sturdy, built-from-blocks rhythm.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as headlines, poster titles, brand marks, packaging callouts, and bold wayfinding or signage. The dense color and broad letterforms make it effective for short bursts of text where impact and legibility from a distance matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone is confident and forceful, with a utilitarian, engineered feel that reads as modern and performance-oriented. Its rounded-square softness keeps the voice friendly enough for consumer branding, but the weight and width push it toward bold, attention-grabbing messaging. The vibe lands between contemporary tech signage and retro athletic or arcade-style display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and brandable geometry through rounded-square forms and consistent stroke strength. It prioritizes solidity, simplicity, and a contemporary industrial aesthetic, aiming for a distinctive display voice that remains clean and highly readable at bold sizes.
Counters tend to be more rectangular than oval, which helps maintain clarity at large sizes and reinforces the structured, modular look. The numerals follow the same squared-round logic, with broad shapes and open apertures that emphasize presence over delicacy.