Sans Superellipse Unla 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicomedia' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, ui titles, futuristic, techy, industrial, confident, playful, display impact, modern branding, geometric consistency, tech aesthetic, strong silhouettes, rounded, squarish, geometric, compact, blocky.
A heavy geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like strokes, with squared-off counters and softened corners throughout. The design emphasizes broad horizontal proportions and compact apertures, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. Curves tend to resolve into flat segments and radiused corners rather than true circles, while joins are sturdy and mechanical. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, monoline presence with simple, closed forms and minimal internal detailing, and the figures follow the same rounded-square construction for a consistent alphanumeric color.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, and short, high-impact phrases where its chunky superellipse construction can be appreciated. It also fits product packaging, sports/tech marketing, and interface titles or dashboard labels that benefit from a bold, modern voice. For longer text, it will work most reliably at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to offset the tight apertures.
The overall tone feels futuristic and engineered, with a sporty, gadget-like crispness that reads as modern and assertive. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly, game-UI playfulness while still projecting strength and solidity. The tight openings and blocky silhouettes give it an industrial, display-first attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, display-centric sans with a signature rounded-rect geometry that feels both technical and approachable. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent modular system across letters and numbers to create an instantly recognizable, brandable texture.
The typeface’s distinctive identity comes from its systematic use of rounded corners and squared counters, producing a controlled, modular rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The heavy weight and compact inner spaces suggest it will prefer generous sizing and sufficient tracking when clarity is critical.