Sans Superellipse Lorav 9 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from smooth, even strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry, giving curves a squarish, superellipse feel. Corners are consistently softened, with mostly closed, boxy bowls (notably in characters like O, D, P, and 0) and clean, simplified joins. The proportions are compact and condensed, with generous internal rounding and open apertures where appropriate, producing a steady, modular rhythm across text. Numerals follow the same rounded-square construction, reading clearly and consistently alongside the letters.
It performs well in short-to-medium text where compact width and high shape consistency are beneficial, such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and information design. The rounded-square construction also suits logos, product branding, and packaging that aims for a clean, contemporary, slightly retro-tech voice.
The overall tone feels modern and technical with a gentle, approachable softness from the rounded corners. It evokes a retro-digital sensibility—orderly and engineered—without becoming harsh, making it suitable for interfaces and contemporary branding that wants clarity plus warmth.
The design appears intended to merge geometric efficiency with softened, rounded-square forms for a clear, systematic look. It prioritizes consistency and legibility in a condensed footprint while maintaining a distinctive superellipse character that differentiates it from purely circular geometric sans fonts.
Round dots and punctuation, plus the squared-off curves in forms like S, G, and 2, reinforce a cohesive “soft-rectilinear” motif. The condensed set width and uniform stroke help maintain a tidy texture in longer lines, while distinctive angular diagonals (e.g., V, W, X) add crisp contrast to the rounded bowls.