Sans Superellipse Guniv 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Interval Next' and 'Interval Sans Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, 'Nuno' by Type.p, and 'Olivine' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, bold, modern, approachable, soft impact, friendly branding, display clarity, modern emphasis, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft superelliptical construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with generous interior counters for the weight, producing strong silhouettes and clear letterforms. Terminals are smoothly rounded and joins are sturdy, giving the design a compact, punchy rhythm. Lowercase forms lean toward simple, single-storey shapes (notably the a and g), and the numerals are full and rounded with a stable, blocky presence.
Best suited for display settings where a strong, friendly voice is needed—headlines, brand marks, packaging, and short promotional copy. It can work for signage and UI callouts where a rounded, approachable emphasis is desired, but long passages may feel visually dense due to the heavy stroke weight.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, combining confident weight with softened geometry. Its rounded corners and ample curves feel approachable and slightly playful, while the solid mass keeps it assertive and contemporary.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary geometry—pairing bold presence with rounded, friendly forms for attention-grabbing communication.
In text, the bold color remains consistent line to line, and the rounded construction helps prevent the heavy weight from feeling harsh. The design reads best when allowed breathing room, as the dense strokes create strong texture at smaller sizes.