Sans Superellipse Fekuv 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, dynamic, punchy, impact, motion, modernity, approachability, clarity, oblique, heavyweight, rounded, geometric, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded strokes and softly squared (superelliptic) curves that keep counters open and shapes sturdy. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with clean joins and minimal modulation for a solid, even color. Proportions feel compact and forward-leaning, with simplified, geometric construction and rounded terminals that prevent sharpness despite the weight.
Best suited to short-to-medium headline settings where impact and speed matter—posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for UI banners or labels where a strong, rounded italic voice is needed, but it is visually loud for long-form text.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, reading as fast and athletic rather than formal. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, while the strong weight and italic angle push a sense of motion and urgency that feels contemporary and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, kinetic sans voice by combining a strong weight with a steady oblique angle and rounded-rectangle geometry. The emphasis is on immediate legibility and punch, with friendly curves balancing the aggressive forward lean.
Capitals are wide and stable, with smooth bowls and straight-sided rounds; diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) look especially forceful in this slanted style. Lowercase forms stay robust with generous apertures, and the numerals are chunky and high-impact, suited to being read quickly at a glance.