Sans Superellipse Upne 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Matrice' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, packaging, impactful, techy, sporty, futuristic, sturdy, brand impact, display strength, modern utility, geometric clarity, rounded corners, square bowls, wide stance, soft terminals, geometric.
A heavy, wide sans with forms built from rounded rectangles and superellipse-like curves. Strokes are consistently thick with gently softened corners, producing a compact, blocky silhouette rather than sharp geometry. Counters tend to be squared-off and roomy, and several joins and diagonals are cut with clean, planar angles (notably in V/W/X/Y/Z), reinforcing a constructed, engineered feel. The lowercase follows the same chunky logic with single-storey a and g, short, sturdy extenders, and minimal differentiation between curved and straight strokes beyond the rounded corners.
Best suited to headlines and large-scale applications where its wide, blocky shapes can act as graphic elements—branding, posters, packaging, and athletic or automotive-style identity work. It can also function well for short UI labels or signage-style callouts when ample spacing is available, but it is less appropriate for long-form text due to its mass and width.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a modern, industrial edge. Its wide footprint and squared curves evoke sports branding and tech-forward interfaces, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive. The result feels confident, contemporary, and designed to read as a strong graphic shape.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a clean, contemporary construction: wide proportions, simplified geometry, and rounded-square curves that feel both technical and friendly. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and brand impact over delicate detail.
Large apertures and broad counters help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the very heavy weight can compress interior space in tighter settings. The figures share the same rounded-rect construction, giving numerals a uniform, signage-like presence. Uppercase and lowercase are closely matched in visual density, supporting a cohesive typographic color in headings.