Sans Superellipse Penav 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Isotonic' by Emtype Foundry, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'FTY Galactic VanGuardian' by The Fontry, and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, chunky, modern, sporty, friendly, industrial, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, durability, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, block-like sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and substantial, with wide internal counters and simplified joins that keep forms crisp at large sizes. Curves tend to resolve into squared bowls and superelliptical arcs, giving letters like C, G, O, and S a controlled, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are blunt and flat, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and slightly compact, reinforcing a dense, sign-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display typography where its mass and rounded-rect geometry can read cleanly from a distance. It works well for branding, packaging, posters, and signage that aim for a modern, sporty, or industrial character, and it can also support UI/labeling at larger sizes where strong forms help quick recognition.
The overall tone is confident and contemporary, mixing friendliness from the rounded corners with a tough, utilitarian weight. It suggests a sporty, tech-forward voice—assertive without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact, geometric voice: bold, simplified shapes, consistent corner radii, and generous counters that maintain readability while projecting a contemporary, engineered personality.
The lowercase follows the same squared-round logic as the caps, with single-storey a and g and minimal modulation. Numerals are robust and highly legible, with squared apertures and counters that stay open under the heavy weight, suiting display settings where clarity is critical.