Sans Superellipse Imbit 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold and 'NeoGram' and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, short slogans, sporty, assertive, playful, retro, impact, motion, approachability, branding, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes stay uniform with low contrast, and the shapes lean forward with a consistent slant that gives the design continuous motion. Counters are compact and enclosed, terminals are clean and largely blunt, and joins are sturdy, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase is large relative to capitals, with simple, single-storey forms and wide, stable bowls across letters and numerals.
This font is best used for headlines and display settings where impact and motion matter—posters, sports and fitness branding, packaging, and promotional graphics. It also works well for short slogans and punchy callouts, especially when set large or paired with a calmer text face for contrast.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a sporty, forward-driving feel. Rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than harsh, while the dense color and slant make it feel bold and competitive—well suited to attention-grabbing, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful voice through oblique stance, thick strokes, and rounded-rectangle letterforms. Its goal is strong visibility and a cohesive, contemporary display look that stays approachable through softened corners and simplified shapes.
The superelliptical rounding creates a consistent “soft-block” rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase, and the numerals follow the same chunky, enclosed logic for a cohesive set. The italic angle is strong enough to read as dynamic even at large sizes, and the compact apertures reinforce a tight, logo-like texture in running text.