Sans Superellipse Fykuw 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold; 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry; 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Aago' by Positype; and 'Dalle' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merch, sporty, punchy, upbeat, energetic, confident, impact, momentum, branding, display, oblique, rounded, bulky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, compact proportions and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and uniform, with smooth curves that feel more superelliptical than perfectly circular, giving counters a squarish-round character. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the letters have a slightly condensed, forward-leaning stance that creates strong horizontal rhythm. The lowercase shows sturdy, blocky construction with generous internal shaping to keep counters open at display sizes, while numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact and speed are the goal—sports identities, energetic campaigns, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for UI accents or signage when used sparingly and at larger sizes to avoid overly dark paragraphs.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, leaning into a sporty, action-oriented voice. Its rounded mass and forward slant feel friendly rather than aggressive, conveying momentum, confidence, and immediacy.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful, modern display voice built from rounded, compact forms and an oblique posture, prioritizing immediacy and brand punch over long-form readability.
The silhouette stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing a cohesive, rounded-rectangular motif. The weight and slant make the texture dense, so word shapes read best when given ample tracking or used at larger sizes.