Sans Superellipse Upla 9 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, tech, modern, industrial, signage, futuristic, impact, clarity, modernize, soften edges, geometric consistency, rounded corners, squared bowls, soft terminals, compact counters, blocky.
A heavy, wide sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) skeleton and consistently softened corners. Strokes stay fairly uniform with subtle modulation, producing solid, high-ink shapes and compact internal counters. Curves tend to resolve into squarish bowls and rectangular apertures (notably in C, G, O, and e), while diagonals and joins (K, V, W, X, Y) feel engineered and slightly mechanical. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with a relatively low x-height compared to the tall, broad caps; overall spacing reads generous and horizontal, emphasizing width and stability.
Best suited to display settings where weight and width can carry the layout: headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style text when used at comfortable sizes, where its compact counters and strong silhouettes remain clear.
The overall tone is contemporary and utilitarian, with a sleek, manufactured feel. Rounded corners temper the mass, giving it a friendly edge while still reading as assertive and tech-forward. It evokes digital interfaces, industrial labeling, and retro-futuristic branding where clarity and impact matter.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, contemporary voice built from rounded-rect geometry—combining the firmness of squared construction with softened edges for approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent rhythm, and a distinctly wide stance for high-impact typography.
Round forms remain boxy rather than circular, and apertures are often tight, which boosts punch at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, staying highly legible and consistent with the caps.