Sans Superellipse Wahu 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gremlin' by Hazztype, 'Eurostile Unicase' by Linotype, and 'TT Autonomous' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, gaming ui, sporty, tech, industrial, punchy, futuristic, impact, modernity, robustness, geometric clarity, display emphasis, rounded corners, squared curves, blocky, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is built from broad, squared-off strokes with smoothly rounded corners, giving many letters a superellipse/rounded-rectangle construction. Curves are flattened and terminals tend to end in clean, straight cuts, producing a dense, blocky silhouette and a consistent, engineered rhythm. Counters are relatively small and often rectangular or pill-shaped, while joins and bowls stay tight and controlled. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, emphasizing horizontal width and stable, low-detail forms.
Best suited to bold headlines, logos, product naming, packaging, and high-impact promotional work where a sturdy, contemporary voice is needed. It also fits sports, gaming, and tech interfaces for titles, labels, and short bursts of copy, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The overall tone is assertive and modern, with a strong “equipment label” and performance-driven feel. Its rounded-square geometry reads technical and utilitarian rather than friendly or calligraphic, projecting durability and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a controlled, geometric system: rounded-square forms, simplified details, and dense shapes that remain legible and distinctive in large, attention-grabbing settings.
The face favors horizontal expansion and compact internal space, so letterforms gain presence quickly at display sizes. In longer text, the heavy massing and tight counters create a dark typographic color, making careful tracking and generous line spacing helpful.