Sans Superellipse Dave 9 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with corners consistently softened into superellipse-like curves. Strokes maintain an even thickness and the forms favor squared bowls and straight terminals, producing a crisp, modular rhythm. Wide letterforms and generous internal space give counters a clean, open look, while circular letters (like O) read as squarish rounds rather than true circles. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are simplified and sharp, contrasting with the dominant rounded construction elsewhere.
Best suited to display sizes where its rounded-rect construction and wide proportions can be appreciated—headlines, wordmarks, and product branding. The clean monoline structure also fits interface labels, device screens, signage, and technical or lifestyle packaging that benefits from a modern, geometric voice.
The overall tone feels futuristic and instrument-like, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with a precise, engineered discipline. It suggests contemporary UI, sci‑fi interfaces, and modern product aesthetics rather than editorial or traditional typography.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle industrial design language into type: consistent corner radii, simplified joins, and a measured, modular feel. It aims for a contemporary, tech-forward character that remains approachable through softened geometry.
Distinctive squared-round shapes make the alphabet feel highly systematized, with a consistent corner radius that unifies straight-sided and curved glyphs. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, enhancing cohesion for dashboards or labeling. The wide stance can emphasize horizontal flow and gives short words a strong presence.