Sans Superellipse Folob 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Hackman' by The Northern Block, 'Kongress' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app ui, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, techy, add motion, boost impact, modernize tone, improve friendliness, rounded, soft corners, compact, tightly set, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast, producing dense color and strong presence. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls (notably in O, C, e, and 0), while terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are moderately open, balancing compactness with clarity; numerals are sturdy and geometric, matching the letterforms’ broad, rounded logic.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and branding where a fast, modern voice is needed. It also works well for product packaging and interface elements that benefit from a bold, rounded, contemporary look, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a confident, performance-oriented feel. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly, while the weight and italic angle add urgency and motion, suggesting speed and modernity rather than formality.
The font appears designed to deliver a high-impact italic sans with soft-cornered geometry—combining speed cues from the slant with approachable, rounded forms for versatile contemporary display typography.
The design maintains a consistent, engineered rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with smooth joins and stable curves that read well at display sizes. Diagonals and angled joins (e.g., in K, V, W, X, and y) reinforce the sense of momentum, while the rounded corners prevent the boldness from feeling harsh.