Sans Superellipse Nuras 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'NeoGram' and 'Norpeth' by The Northern Block, and 'Fuse V.2' and 'Fuse V.2 Printed' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app banners, sporty, playful, retro, energetic, punchy, impact, motion, friendliness, display clarity, branding, rounded corners, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, blocky, compact.
This typeface uses heavy, compact letterforms with a forward slant and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Corners are broadly rounded and many joins show subtle notch-like shaping that reads like ink traps, giving counters and joints a carved, sturdy feel. Strokes stay fairly even, with slightly squared-off curves in bowls and a generally boxy rhythm that keeps lines looking dense and cohesive. The lowercase is simplified and robust, with single-storey forms and short, utilitarian extenders that reinforce the compact texture in text.
Best suited for short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where its dense shapes and forward slant can carry personality. It can work well for sporty identities, product packaging, and UI banners or badges that need a strong, friendly emphasis. For longer text, it’s most effective in brief bursts (taglines, callouts) where weight and texture remain crisp.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, signage-like confidence. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly and approachable, while the slant adds momentum and a sense of motion. The combination suggests a retro-leaning, playful voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric build—combining a blocky superellipse structure with a dynamic slant for speed and emphasis. The subtle notch shaping at joins suggests an aim for clarity at heavy weights while preserving a distinctive, branded silhouette.
The strong black shapes and softened corners create high impact at display sizes, while the notch-like joints help prevent blobs where strokes meet. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded language, maintaining a consistent texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.