Sans Superellipse Idraw 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breakers' by Kostic, 'Scansky' by Satori TF, 'Bajazzo' by Schriftlabor, 'LFT Iro Sans' by TypeTogether, 'Parisine Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Klein' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, attention, warmth, retro flavor, display impact, approachability, soft corners, bulbous, compact, blocky, bouncy.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with rounded-rectangle construction and inflated counters. Strokes stay broadly uniform and the joins are smooth, producing a compact, sturdy silhouette. Curves are broad and superelliptical, while terminals tend to be blunt and slightly tapered in places, giving some letters a subtly uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Uppercase forms are wide and stable; lowercase includes single-storey shapes and simplified bowls that keep the texture dense at display sizes. Numerals match the chunky weight and rounded geometry, with tightly enclosed counters and a strong, poster-like footprint.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, logos, and packaging where its dense, rounded shapes can project confidence and warmth. It can also work for bold labels and social graphics, but will be clearest with generous tracking and ample size due to its tight counters and heavy texture.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a humorous, slightly vintage feel. Its softened geometry and bouncy proportions read as friendly rather than technical, making it feel well suited to attention-grabbing, informal messaging.
The design appears aimed at creating a strong display voice that blends geometric, superelliptical structure with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. It prioritizes immediacy and character over neutrality, delivering a compact, friendly bold for expressive branding and editorial display.
The letterforms show small irregularities in curvature and terminal shaping that add personality and movement, especially noticeable in the lowercase and in diagonals like K, V, W, and X. Counters remain relatively small, so the font’s color is dark and impactful even at moderate sizes.