Sans Superellipse Dudov 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Noli' and 'Prelo Pro' by Monotype, 'Itoya' by The Northern Block, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, technology, sporty, modern, dynamic, techy, confident, speed cue, modernize, brand impact, signage clarity, friendly geometry, rounded corners, oblique slant, squared curves, compact counters, tight apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals, creating a superelliptical feel in letters like C, D, O, and the lowercase o/e. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal modulation, and the rhythm is compact: counters and apertures are relatively tight, while joins and shoulders stay smooth and sturdy. Uppercase forms are wide and stable with clean, straight-sided geometry; lowercase is similarly robust, with a single-storey a and g and a strong, utilitarian overall texture. Numerals follow the same softened-rectilinear logic, reading clearly with consistent weight and rounded ends.
Best suited to display use where its weight, slant, and rounded-rectilinear forms can read as intentional design—headlines, brand marks, product naming, UI hero text, sports and automotive-style graphics, and tech-forward marketing. It can also work for short bursts of copy (taglines, callouts, packaging panels) where a compact, energetic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, projecting speed and momentum without becoming aggressive. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the dense, sturdy shapes add confidence and a contemporary, performance-oriented character.
The design appears aimed at combining a modern geometric skeleton with softened superelliptical curves to communicate speed and contemporary utility. The consistent oblique posture and tight, sturdy forms suggest an emphasis on impact and branding clarity over delicate detail.
Many terminals and corners are rounded rather than sharply cut, which helps maintain continuity across diagonals and horizontals in the slanted design. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive, purposeful flow in longer lines.