Sans Superellipse Ehnit 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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A monolinear oblique sans with condensed proportions and a smooth, rounded-rectangle construction in curved forms. Strokes stay even with crisp terminals, while bowls and counters lean toward superelliptical shapes that feel squared-off yet soft at the corners. Curves are clean and taut, with open apertures and a steady rhythm that keeps words compact and uniform. Numerals follow the same spare, streamlined logic, maintaining consistent stroke weight and a tidy, upright structure despite the overall slant.
Well-suited to compact settings where space is limited—such as UI labels, navigation, and technical diagrams—while also working as a modern accent for editorial headings and brand typography that needs a clean, forward-leaning voice. It can add motion and emphasis in short-to-medium text blocks, especially in layouts favoring a contemporary, minimal aesthetic.
The overall tone is contemporary and purposeful, combining a sleek editorial polish with a lightly engineered, utilitarian feel. Its narrow, forward-leaning stance suggests speed and efficiency, while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed to deliver a sleek oblique voice within a restrained, geometric sans framework—prioritizing compactness, consistency, and a smooth rounded construction that stays legible and contemporary across headings and functional text.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines of text a cohesive directional flow. The design reads best when allowed some breathing room in tracking and line spacing, where its tight width and smooth curves can stay distinct.