Sans Superellipse Utbis 9 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aban' by Naghi Naghachian (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, headlines, branding, ui, packaging, techy, clean, friendly, futuristic, confident, modernize, soften geometry, tech branding, ui clarity, distinctive shapes, rounded, geometric, soft corners, modular, compact apertures.
A wide, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like curves, with smooth corners and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters tend to be squared-off with softened edges, and many joins feel engineered and tidy rather than calligraphic. Uppercase forms are broad and stable; the O/Q family reads as a rounded box, and the Q uses an internal diagonal tail. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian with simple terminals and compact apertures, while figures echo the same rounded-rect geometry (notably 0, 2, 3, and 8). Overall spacing and rhythm feel even, giving the design a solid, display-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short UI labels where the wide proportions and rounded-rect forms can be appreciated. It also fits product branding, tech and automotive contexts, and packaging where a clean, engineered voice is desirable. For long passages, more generous tracking and line spacing would help maintain clarity as the shapes become visually dense.
The font communicates a modern, tech-forward tone with a friendly softness from its rounded corners. It feels contemporary and functional, suggesting interface design, electronics branding, or industrial product labeling rather than editorial sophistication. The wide stance adds a confident, expansive presence that reads as bold in personality even at a moderate weight.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened, contemporary corners, creating a distinctive superellipse-driven look that feels both technical and approachable. Its broad proportions and consistent stroke treatment prioritize clear silhouettes and a modern, system-like aesthetic.
Several glyphs lean into a “squared-round” construction that creates a distinctive, slightly modular texture across words. The closed, rounded bowls and relatively compact openings can make dense text feel more blocky, while larger sizes emphasize the intentional superellipse geometry.