Sans Superellipse Ifri 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, impact, branding, durability, modern-retro, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, block-built sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are thick and even, corners are broadly radiused, and counters tend toward squarish apertures with softened edges. The shapes feel compact and sturdy, with short terminals and minimal modulation; diagonals in letters like A, V, W, X and Y are wide and stable, while curves in C, G, O and Q read as rounded boxes rather than true circles. Numerals follow the same chunky, engineered logic, with clear, simplified interiors and a generally uniform texture across lines of text.
Best suited to display work where strong silhouettes matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short callouts. It also fits wayfinding or sign-like applications that benefit from chunky, rounded forms and a sturdy, engineered texture, especially when set with generous spacing or at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with an industrial, athletic flavor. Its rounded-square geometry adds friendliness to an otherwise tough, utilitarian voice, evoking retro signage, sports wordmarks, and robust product labeling. The strong silhouette and tight, confident rhythm make it feel energetic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or editorial.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a consistent rounded-rectangular geometry, prioritizing bold presence and a cohesive, industrial rhythm. Its simplified counters and sturdy proportions suggest an emphasis on legibility-by-silhouette and brandable shapes for contemporary and retro-leaning display typography.
The design maintains a consistent rounding and interior geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “machined” look. Many letters favor closed or near-closed forms and compact apertures, which strengthens impact at display sizes and contributes to a dense, uniform color in paragraphs. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), reinforcing the geometric, constructed personality.