Sans Superellipse Gubes 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flexo' and 'Flexo Soft' by Durotype, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, sturdy, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, consistency, rounded, soft corners, compact, geometric, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, solid letterforms and strong figure/ground. Counters tend to be compact and squarish rather than circular, and many curves read as superelliptical, giving the font a controlled, engineered rhythm. Terminals are generally blunt and clean, with open apertures kept relatively tight; the overall texture is uniform and emphatic in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for large-scale typography where mass and geometry can carry the message—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short UI or navigation labels. Its dense forms and tight counters favor medium-to-large sizes and high-contrast layouts, where the sturdy silhouette and rounded character stay legible and impactful.
The tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable edge created by the rounded geometry. It feels practical and straightforward rather than elegant, projecting reliability and punch. The rounded forms keep it from feeling harsh, making it well-suited to upbeat, modern branding language.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary sans voice built from superelliptical forms—prioritizing a uniform, high-impact texture and friendly rounded geometry. It aims for clarity and consistency across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive, modern workhorse for prominent typographic moments.
Uppercase shapes skew broad and blocky with simple joins, while lowercase maintains a compact, utilitarian build; the single-storey forms and squared counters reinforce the geometric voice. Numerals match the heavy, rounded construction and read clearly at display sizes, with a consistent, industrial neatness across the set.