Sans Superellipse Illu 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akceler' by Adtypo, 'Whatchamacallit' by Comicraft, and 'Absolut Pro' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, playful, impact, momentum, approachability, modernity, branding, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with soft, superelliptical rounding throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and counters are rounded and slightly compressed, giving letters a compact, punchy silhouette. The rhythm is tight and forward-moving, with sturdy joins and smoothly blunted terminals that keep edges from feeling sharp. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, with bold, closed shapes and clear, rounded interior spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other display settings where bold, slanted forms can project energy at a glance. It works well for sports and action-oriented branding, packaging, and punchy logotypes, and can hold up in short blocks of text when generous spacing and size are used.
The overall tone is fast, confident, and a bit playful—like branding meant to feel kinetic and contemporary. Its strong mass and oblique slant communicate momentum and impact, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, rounded geometry and an inherent sense of motion. It prioritizes bold presence and quick recognizability, pairing a modern sans structure with softened corners for a friendlier, more contemporary feel.
The design’s rounded-rectangle construction is especially apparent in curved characters, where bowls and bends feel squared-off yet softened. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting cohesive setting in short phrases and emphatic lines.