Sans Superellipse Udbus 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Kapra Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, confident, modern, energetic, impact, space-saving, motion, modern branding, rounded, squared, oblique, compact, soft corners.
A compact, heavy sans with an oblique stance and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and smoothly eased corners that keep the shapes friendly despite the dense weight. Counters tend to be tight and rounded, terminals are blunt, and curves read more like superellipses than circles, giving the design a squarish-but-soft silhouette. Overall spacing is economical and the rhythm is brisk, with sturdy verticals and simplified joins that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a compact, high-impact look is needed. It also works well on packaging and sports or street-inspired graphics, and can be effective for UI labels or buttons when used at sufficiently large sizes for clarity.
The tone is athletic and assertive, combining speed and impact with approachable softness from the rounded corners. It feels contemporary and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense voice suited to energetic branding rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rect forms and an oblique posture to suggest motion while keeping a clean sans foundation. It aims for broad, contemporary appeal with shapes that are easy to reproduce across print and digital applications.
Figures and capitals share the same blocky, rounded geometry, creating a cohesive, logo-friendly texture. The oblique angle is consistent across the set, and the dense weight produces strong color in lines of text, making short phrases and headings feel emphatic.