Sans Superellipse Rikin 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, technical, retro, clean, utilitarian, futuristic, geometric system, retro-modern, clear labeling, brand voice, squared, rounded, geometric, monolinear, condensed.
A compact, squared sans with softly rounded corners and a distinctly rectangular construction. Strokes read as largely monolinear with gentle, controlled modulation, and terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. Counters and bowls tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes, giving the alphabet a consistent superelliptical rhythm. Proportions are on the narrow side with generous vertical presence, and the overall spacing feels even and deliberate for signage-like clarity.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, wayfinding, labels, and brand marks where its rounded-rect geometry can become a recognizable voice. It can also work for UI titles or product typography when a clean, technical mood is desired, while extended small text may benefit from slightly larger sizes to preserve the interior shapes.
The tone is cool and technical, with a subtle retro-futurist flavor reminiscent of industrial labeling and mid-century display typography. Its rounded-square geometry adds friendliness without losing a disciplined, engineered character.
Likely intended to deliver a distinctive geometric sans voice built from rounded-rectangle forms—balancing strict structure with softened corners for approachable readability. The consistent superelliptical logic across letters and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive system design and strong visual identity in display use.
Round letters (like C, O, Q) keep a squarish silhouette, and the figures follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The design reads best where crisp shapes and consistent geometry are more important than calligraphic warmth.