Sans Superellipse Emlas 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slanted, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superelliptic forms. Curves resolve into flat-ish sides and softened corners, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, aerodynamic feel. Strokes stay even and smooth with minimal modulation, and joins are crisp without sharp spikes. Proportions are slightly condensed in many letters, with open apertures and compact curves that keep the rhythm tight and controlled.
It works well for branding systems that want a modern, streamlined voice, as well as UI labels, dashboards, and product surfaces where geometric clarity matters. The oblique stance and compact forms also suit headlines, posters, and sports or automotive-themed graphics where a sense of motion is desirable.
The overall tone feels modern and engineered, with a forward-leaning, speed-oriented attitude. Its rounded-square geometry reads as contemporary and tech-adjacent, balancing precision with a friendly softness from the corner radiusing.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary italic sans with a distinctive superelliptic construction—prioritizing clean geometry, consistent curvature, and a fast, technical texture that remains cohesive from letters to numerals.
Uppercase forms emphasize squared bowls (notably in letters like O, D, and Q) and simplified terminals, while the lowercase keeps the same superelliptic logic for a consistent texture in text. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect construction, creating a unified, device-like look suited to interfaces and display settings.