Sans Superellipse Ublig 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'FF Real Head' by FontFont, 'Applied Sans' and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, informal, impact, approachability, playfulness, retro flavor, simplicity, rounded, soft, blobby, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft superelliptical curves and broad, blunt stroke endings. Counters are compact and openings are relatively small, giving letters a dense, punchy silhouette. Curved forms (C, G, O, S) lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, while diagonals and joins (K, V, W, Y) stay thick and simplified. Lowercase features single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a t with a compact crossbar, contributing to a cohesive, blocky rhythm.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, high-impact look is desired. It also fits informal editorial callouts and playful product or event graphics, especially when set large to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a buoyant, slightly quirky character. Its chunky shapes and rounded corners suggest a casual, upbeat voice that reads as retro-leaning and fun rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an approachable, rounded voice—combining simplified geometry and compact counters to create a sturdy, attention-grabbing display texture.
Spacing and interior shapes are designed to hold together at large sizes, where the softened corners and stout proportions become part of the personality. Numerals follow the same rounded, weighty construction, with the 0 and 8 especially emphasizing compact counters and bold presence.