Sans Superellipse Irvu 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mega' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, punchy, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, impact, brand presence, retro display, athletic tone, friendly strength, blocky, rounded, compact, bulky, soft corners.
A heavy, block-built sans with rounded-rectangle curves and flattened terminals that give letters a cut, engineered silhouette. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular, while bowls and shoulders stay softly squared rather than truly circular. The stroke joins are sturdy and blunt, with occasional angled cuts (notably in diagonals and some joins) that add a slightly machined rhythm. Spacing and sidebearings feel generous for the weight, helping the dense forms remain legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where mass and presence matter—posters, sports branding, event graphics, bold packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for large UI labels or signage when you want a friendly, high-impact voice, though the tight internal spaces favor larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and attention-grabbing, mixing toughness with friendliness thanks to the softened corners and squarish curves. It reads like classic athletic or poster lettering—confident, high-impact, and a bit nostalgic—while staying approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a soft-cornered, superelliptic construction that feels both sturdy and contemporary-retro. Its simplified shapes and compact counters prioritize impact and consistency across letters, numerals, and mixed-case settings.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation. Lowercase keeps a large, sturdy footprint; apertures (such as in “e” and “s”) are narrow, emphasizing a solid, compact texture. Numerals follow the same squared, rounded logic, producing a cohesive, billboard-ready set.