Sans Superellipse Elpu 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, tech ui, futuristic, technical, sporty, sleek, aerodynamic, convey speed, tech aesthetic, compact titling, modern branding, interface feel, rounded corners, condensed, slanted, monolinear feel, mechanical.
A slanted, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes read as clean and brisk, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that gives verticals and curves a sharpened, engineered snap. Counters tend toward squared ovals, terminals are blunt and controlled, and curves transition into straights with a superelliptical smoothness. The rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, and the numerals and caps maintain a uniform, streamlined silhouette with minimal ornamental detail.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its condensed width and forward slant can signal speed and precision. It also fits brand marks, product identities, sports/event graphics, and tech-themed UI or interface titling where a sleek, engineered texture is desirable.
The overall tone is fast and modern, evoking instrumentation, racing graphics, and sci‑fi interfaces. Its disciplined geometry and forward slant suggest motion, efficiency, and a tech-forward attitude rather than warmth or nostalgia.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, high-energy sans with superelliptical geometry and an italic stance, balancing a futuristic aesthetic with legible, repeatable forms across the character set.
Letterforms emphasize straight segments paired with rounded corners, producing a compact texture that stays crisp at display sizes. The design leans on distinctive, engineered shapes for key characters (notably angular bowls and squared counters), helping it stand out in headings while keeping a consistent, system-like voice across caps, lowercase, and numerals.