Sans Superellipse Jepa 9 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'Magistral' by ParaType, and 'Bitner' and 'Facto' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, sporty, industrial, impact, brand voice, geometric consistency, approachability, display emphasis, rounded corners, blocky, compact, geometric, high contrast counters.
This typeface is built from heavy, monoline strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Corners are consistently softened, producing superelliptical bowls and squarish rounds in letters like O, D, and P. Terminals are blunt and flat, counters are relatively tight, and the overall proportions feel compact with broad shoulders and sturdy verticals. The lowercase follows the same squared-round construction, with a single-storey a and g and simple, sturdy forms that keep the texture dense at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines and short statements where its dense color and rounded-rect geometry can read as a deliberate graphic voice. It’s well suited to logos, packaging, signage, and promotional materials that need high-impact, contemporary letterforms.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It reads as contemporary and functional, leaning toward sporty or tech-forward branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a cohesive rounded-rect system, trading delicate detail for strong silhouette and consistency. Its construction prioritizes bold legibility and a modern, approachable industrial aesthetic for display-led typography.
The numerals mirror the same squared-round language, with an angular 4 and a compact 1, and the 0 matching the rounded-rectangle construction of the capitals. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are thick and assertive, reinforcing an all-caps headline feel even in mixed-case text.