Sans Superellipse Jabo 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Digital Sans Now' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, techy, sporty, retro, industrial, playful, display impact, geometric branding, modern retro, compact readability, graphic signage, rounded corners, squarish, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy geometric sans built from squarish, superellipse-like bowls and softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters tend toward rounded rectangles, giving letters a compact, machined feel. Apertures are generally tight and terminals are blunt, while diagonals (as in A, K, V, W, X) read as sturdy wedges rather than sharp hairlines. The overall rhythm is punchy and dense, with broad letterforms and simplified interior spaces that keep shapes bold and uniform at display sizes.
Best used in display contexts where strong silhouettes and tight, rounded-rect counters remain clear—headlines, posters, product packaging, and identity work. It also fits UI labels, gaming or tech branding, and sports/event graphics where a robust, compact voice is desirable. At smaller sizes, the tight apertures and dense interior spaces may prefer generous tracking and line spacing.
The font projects a confident, sporty tone with a distinctly tech-industrial edge. Its rounded-rectangle construction adds a friendly, game-like softness to otherwise blocky forms, balancing toughness with approachability. The result feels suited to bold statements, headlines, and branding that aims for impact and modern retro energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified, superellipse-based geometry and consistent stroke weight. By pairing blocky proportions with softened corners, it aims to feel modern and engineered while staying approachable and fun, prioritizing bold readability and distinctive shape over fine text nuance.
Lowercase follows the same squared-round logic as the capitals, with a single-storey a and g and an i with a round dot, reinforcing the geometric, sign-like character. Numerals are equally block-driven and highly graphic, designed to read as strong silhouettes rather than delicate text figures.