Sans Superellipse Asnap 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, modern, minimal, clean, refined, space-saving, modern clarity, soft geometry, editorial tone, brand versatility, condensed, monolinear, open apertures, rounded terminals, tall proportions.
A tall, condensed sans with mostly monolinear strokes and gently rounded terminals. Curves resolve into soft, squarish bowls that feel superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving letters like O/C/G and the lowercase bowls a subtly rounded-rectangle geometry. Counters are relatively open and the joins stay crisp, with a straightforward, geometric construction in diagonals (A, V, W, X) and simple, vertical rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same narrow, elegant proportions with clear, uncluttered forms.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding systems where a slim footprint and refined rhythm help fit more characters per line without feeling cramped. It can also work for short editorial text, pull quotes, and packaging callouts where a clean, contemporary texture is desired.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with a quiet sophistication that reads as editorial and design-forward. Its narrow, tall stance and soft-square curvature create a calm, precise voice that feels contemporary rather than overtly technical or playful.
This design appears intended to provide a compact, contemporary sans that balances geometric clarity with softened, superelliptical curves. The goal seems to be an elegant, space-efficient voice for modern layouts that need a distinctive but unobtrusive typographic signature.
The face maintains consistent spacing and a steady vertical cadence, producing an airy texture in longer lines. The distinctive superelliptical rounding lends personality without relying on decorative details, keeping the silhouette clean while still recognizable at display sizes.