Sans Superellipse Juba 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, packaging, sporty, assertive, industrial, urgent, retro, impact, speed, space-saving, brand presence, rugged utility, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, squared bowls.
A heavy, condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and tightly controlled counters. Shapes lean on squared, superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle geometry, giving curves a firm, engineered feel rather than soft circles. Strokes stay broadly uniform with subtly eased joins and corners; terminals are mostly blunt and clipped, producing crisp silhouettes at display sizes. Uppercase forms are tall and punchy, while the lowercase is compact with sturdy, closed apertures and a slightly mechanical rhythm; numerals match the same squared, athletic construction.
Best suited for high-impact headlines, sports and esports identities, poster titling, packaging callouts, and apparel graphics where strong silhouettes and speed cues are desirable. It can work for short subheads or UI labels when used large enough to keep counters and tight joins clear.
The overall tone is forceful and action-oriented, with a strong sense of speed from the oblique slant and condensed stance. Its blocky, rounded-rectangle forms read as utilitarian and tough, evoking sports branding, motorsport graphics, and industrial labeling.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, rounded-rectangle visual system. The oblique angle and squared bowls suggest an intention to communicate motion, toughness, and modern utility in branding-forward typography.
The design emphasizes solid internal structure: counters are relatively small and consistent, and the rounded-corner square motif repeats across letters and figures for a cohesive texture. In longer lines, the dense spacing and strong slant create a forward-driving cadence that favors short, high-impact messaging.