Sans Superellipse Guguh 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code samples, ui labels, posters, packaging, headlines, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, techy, utility, character, retro-tech, friendliness, rounded, boxy, soft-cornered, geometric, modular.
This typeface uses a rounded-rectangle, superellipse-driven construction with soft corners and mostly uniform stroke thickness. Curves and straights blend with a slightly squarish roundness, creating a modular, engineered rhythm. Terminals are consistently rounded, counters are open and simplified, and the overall texture stays even across lines. Several letters incorporate distinctive looped or teardrop-like joins and simplified forms that keep the design coherent while adding character to the silhouette.
It works well where a distinctive, grid-friendly voice is needed: code-style settings, interface labels, dashboards, and technical graphics. The chunky rounded forms also suit short headlines, posters, packaging, and branding that benefits from a playful retro-tech feel, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels playful and slightly retro, with a friendly softness that avoids sharp or severe details. Its geometric, modular logic also gives it a light tech vibe, like vintage computing or instrument labeling, while the quirky looped details add personality and charm.
The font appears intended to merge a monospaced, utilitarian skeleton with a softened superelliptic geometry and a few signature looped details. The goal seems to be a readable, orderly texture that still feels personable and memorable in display and UI contexts.
The design favors clear, sturdy shapes and consistent spacing, producing a tidy grid-like color in text. The numerals match the letterforms’ rounded-rect geometry and maintain strong presence, suitable for settings where digits appear frequently.