Sans Superellipse Udbuf 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Anantason Mon' and 'Anantason Reno' by Jipatype, 'Core Sans M' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, friendly, sporty, retro, playful, approachable, approachability, impact, motion, display focus, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact, blunt terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are compact and softly squared, with generous corner rounding and mostly blunt terminals that read like cut ends rather than tapered calligraphy. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls and counters, producing a consistent, cushiony geometry across o, e, a, and numerals. Spacing feels slightly tight and rhythmic, while widths vary by glyph in a way that keeps the texture lively without becoming irregular.
Best suited to short-to-medium headlines where its bold, rounded forms can carry personality—posters, packaging callouts, brand marks, event promotions, and social graphics. It can also work for brief UI or signage phrases when a friendly, energetic tone is desired, but its heavy, compact texture is most effective at display sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a sporty energy with a mild retro flavor. Its soft corners and chunky weight make it feel friendly and informal, while the steady slant adds forward motion and a casual confidence. The result is playful rather than serious, with a lively, poster-ready presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, modern-soft display voice: a chunky italic sans that stays clean and geometric while avoiding sharpness. Its rounded-rectangle logic suggests an intention to feel contemporary and welcoming, with enough motion and character to stand out in branding and promotional typography.
The italic angle is consistent and the rounded-square skeleton shows clearly in both capitals and lowercase, giving text a cohesive “bubble-block” color. Numerals follow the same construction, with simplified shapes and rounded corners that maintain the font’s compact, punchy silhouette.