Sans Superellipse Silaw 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logotypes, friendly, retro, playful, soft, sturdy, approachability, retro flavor, display impact, geometric unity, brand character, rounded, blunt, chunky, compact, superelliptic.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptic construction: strokes end in blunt, softly squared terminals and counters tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes. Curves are generous and corners are consistently softened, producing a compact, blocky silhouette with even color. The lowercase shows a single-storey "a" and "g" and generally wide, open bowls, while narrow joins and tight apertures appear in letters like "e" and "s". Figures are sturdy and geometric, with simplified forms and minimal detailing, matching the overall rounded-rect rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its rounded, chunky geometry can carry personality. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, robust look is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a slightly nostalgic, display-forward personality. Its soft corners and chunky geometry read as playful and inviting rather than technical, lending a casual, friendly voice to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, friendly display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing strong presence with softened edges. It prioritizes distinctive shape language and consistent rhythm over fine detailing, making it effective for attention-grabbing, characterful typography.
Round forms (like O/0) lean toward a rounded-rectangle rather than a perfect circle, which reinforces the superelliptic theme. The design maintains consistent terminal treatment across straight and curved strokes, helping it hold together well at larger sizes where the distinctive shaping becomes a feature.