Sans Superellipse Ifra 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Byker' and 'Itoya' by The Northern Block, 'Meutas' by Trustha, and 'Remissis' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo design, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, punchy, display impact, friendly branding, retro flavor, geometric consistency, rounded, squared, soft corners, compact apertures, heavy terminals.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly cut corners throughout. Counters tend toward squarish shapes, and curves resolve into superellipse-like arcs rather than true circles, giving the design a sturdy, molded feel. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and many joins and terminals show slight angles or flattened cuts that add a gently irregular, hand-set rhythm. Proportions are broad and stable, with compact apertures and tight interior space that keep letters dense and high-impact.
Best suited to display roles where impact and character matter: headlines, posters, packaging, badges, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when large enough to preserve the interior openings, but it is less ideal for long-form text due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, leaning playful rather than technical. Its rounded geometry and chunky mass evoke retro display lettering and toy-like signage, while the slightly uneven, cut-out finish adds personality and warmth. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a friendly, high-impact display sans. By keeping strokes uniform and corners softened, it aims for strong visibility and a cohesive, modern-retro voice that remains approachable in branding and titling contexts.
The font maintains consistent corner softness across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive rounded-rectilinear theme. In text settings it forms dark, continuous word shapes, so spacing and line breaks become important for comfortable reading at smaller sizes.