Sans Superellipse Sokiv 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold, 'Epoca Classic' and 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype, 'Clio' by LeType, 'Lytiga Pro' and 'Pancetta Pro' by Mint Type, 'Bitner' and 'Juhl' by The Northern Block, and 'JP Alva' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, bold, friendly, modern, utility, compact, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, high impact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse-driven construction: straight-sided strokes terminate in softened corners, and curves resolve into broad, rounded-rectangle bowls. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with sturdy joins and minimal stroke modulation. The uppercase is wide and stable with squared-off geometry, while the lowercase keeps simple, single-story forms and short, solid terminals. Numerals are similarly robust and straightforward, built for clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Well suited to headline typography where bold, rounded geometry is desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks that need immediate impact. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when set with ample spacing, but it is most comfortable in display roles rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is confident and approachable—strong, compact letterforms that feel contemporary and practical rather than delicate. The softened corners add warmth, making the weight read as friendly and accessible while still delivering a punchy, attention-grabbing presence.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a clean, geometric system, using superelliptical rounding to soften the tone while preserving strong, rectangular structure. The emphasis is on legible, high-impact shapes that reproduce consistently across large-format and branding contexts.
Across both cases and figures, the design maintains a consistent rounded-rectangle logic, producing even texture and strong word shapes in headlines. The dense weight favors larger sizes; at smaller sizes the tight apertures and thick strokes may require generous tracking and line spacing for best clarity.