Sans Superellipse Sanu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book jackets, headlines, pull quotes, posters, editorial, warm, literary, refined, approachable, italic voice, text emphasis, modern classic, readable character, humanist, calligraphic, bracketed, soft joins, angled terminals.
A slanted text face with softly modulated strokes and rounded, slightly squarish curves that keep counters open and forms compact. The drawing shows gentle contrast with smooth transitions, plus subtle bracket-like joins where strokes meet, giving shapes a drawn, humanist rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. Capitals are clean and upright in structure but follow the same oblique stress, while the lowercase features compact bowls, a single-storey a, and a lively, tapered finish on many terminals. Figures are simple and sturdy, with clear, rounded silhouettes that stay consistent alongside the letterforms.
This font suits magazine and editorial settings where an italic voice is desired for emphasis, such as pull quotes, intros, and short passages. Its compact, rounded forms also work well in display sizes for book jackets, posters, and branding lines that need a refined but approachable tone.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—polished enough for published text, but with a warm, personable slant that reads as conversational rather than corporate. The subtle calligraphic influence adds refinement without becoming decorative, lending a classic, bookish voice that still feels contemporary.
It appears designed to provide an italic-forward personality with clear, compact shapes and a smooth, contemporary rhythm. The intent seems to balance readability with character—using softened geometry and modest stroke modulation to create a distinctive texture that remains controlled and usable in real text.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, with a steady baseline rhythm and relatively tight, compact silhouettes. Rounded corners and softly squared curves create a distinctive texture in words, especially in bowls and arcs, while terminals often end with gentle angles or slight tapering that keeps the color from looking blunt.