Sans Superellipse Terey 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social ads, friendly, retro, casual, energetic, playful, approachability, retro flavor, display impact, informality, signage feel, rounded, soft, blunt, compact, hand-drawn.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly curved terminals. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with subtly irregular edges that create a slightly inked or stamped texture rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Counters are compact and often more square-oval than circular, while joins and shoulders stay soft and inflated, giving letters a cushioned silhouette. Spacing reads on the tight side in text, and the overall rhythm is bouncy due to the combination of slant, rounded forms, and small shape quirks.
Works especially well for short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, and social graphics, as well as packaging and brand marks that want a friendly, retro-leaning voice. It can also suit subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The font feels friendly and informal, with a vintage display energy reminiscent of hand-painted signage and mid-century advertising. Its slant and chunky shapes add momentum and enthusiasm, while the rounded corners keep the tone approachable rather than aggressive. Overall it communicates fun, warmth, and a casual confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining superelliptical, rounded construction with a lively slant and lightly imperfect edges. It prioritizes personality and punch over strict geometric precision, aiming for a warm, upbeat presence in branding and promotional typography.
Uppercase forms look sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied bowls and simplified, rounded details. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, reading best at medium to large sizes where the inked texture and rounded geometry can be appreciated.