Sans Superellipse Arlet 9 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A streamlined monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay consistently thin, with gently tapered joins and a pronounced rightward slant that gives the forms a continuous forward motion. Curves resolve into flat-ish terminals and long horizontal runs, producing open, airy counters and a smooth, even rhythm across lines. The figures and capitals follow the same superelliptical logic, with rounded bowls and controlled, squared-off curvature that keeps the texture clean at larger sizes.
Best suited to display contexts where its thin strokes and sleek slant can be appreciated: technology or mobility branding, UI titles and feature callouts, posters, and motion/film graphics. It can also work for short subheads and captions when set with generous size and spacing, but its delicate construction is most effective in larger, cleaner applications.
The overall tone feels futuristic and engineered—polished, calm, and slightly retro-tech in spirit. Its italic flow and rounded geometry read as fast and modern rather than expressive or handwritten, suggesting motion and precision without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, speed-oriented voice using superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms and a consistent monoline stroke. By combining softened corners with extended horizontals and a clear italic angle, it aims for a modern, technical look that remains approachable and smooth.
Distinctive details include the squared, rounded-corner bowls in letters like O/D/P and the extended horizontal strokes in forms such as E/F/T, which accentuate the font’s forward-leaning cadence. The thin strokes and open spacing create a light, airy color that favors clarity over density.