Sans Superellipse Finef 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bantat' by Jipatype; 'Gemsbuck 01' by Studio Fat Cat; and 'Nulshock', 'Recharge', and 'Sui Generis' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, racing graphics, esports, headlines, posters, futuristic, sporty, aggressive, techy, speedy, convey speed, modern tech, impact display, brand distinctiveness, rounded corners, squared bowls, oblique slant, compact apertures, wide stance.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared bowls and superelliptical counters, with consistently softened corners and minimal stroke modulation. The rhythm is tight and mechanical, with compact apertures and flattened terminals that reinforce a streamlined, engineered feel. Numerals and capitals share the same wide stance and sturdy, block-like geometry, producing strong horizontal emphasis and high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as sports identities, racing or automotive graphics, esports and gaming titles, and attention-grabbing headlines. It will also work for UI or product labeling when a dynamic, industrial tone is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the squared bowls and rounded corners read clearly.
The overall tone is fast and performance-driven, leaning into a contemporary, tech-forward aesthetic. Its dense, oblique forms suggest motion and urgency, making it feel competitive and assertive rather than friendly or casual.
The letterforms appear designed to communicate speed and modernity through wide, superelliptical construction and a pronounced oblique slant. The consistent rounded-rectangle logic and compact openings suggest an intention to look engineered and contemporary, optimized for bold display messaging.
The design relies on distinctive cut-ins and squared-off curves to keep letters crisp at display sizes, while the rounded corners prevent the shapes from feeling brittle. The oblique angle is strong enough to read as intentional styling, not just a slight slant, and it contributes substantially to the font’s visual voice.