Sans Superellipse Habit 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Francker' and 'Francker Paneuropean' by Linotype and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui labels, signage, tech, industrial, confident, modern, functional, impact, clarity, modernity, systematic design, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, sturdy, geometric.
This is a heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes. Bowls and counters are compact and evenly weighted, with softened corners that keep the forms friendly while remaining blocky and assertive. Strokes are largely monolinear, terminals tend to be flat, and many curves resolve into gently radiused corners rather than true circles, creating a consistent “squared” rhythm across letters and numerals. Spacing reads solid and controlled, supporting tight, headline-like setting without feeling cramped.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where strong presence and quick recognition are needed: headlines, posters, product branding, packaging, and contemporary signage. The sturdy, compact shapes and consistent weight also make it a good fit for UI labels, navigation, and interface callouts at larger sizes.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a tech-forward, industrial flavor. Its rounded-square construction feels engineered and dependable, projecting confidence and clarity rather than softness or calligraphic personality.
The design appears intended to merge geometric strictness with rounded corners for a contemporary, engineered look—delivering bold impact while maintaining clean, systematic letterforms across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Distinctive superelliptical construction shows strongly in letters like O/Q and rounded segments of B/D/P/R, while angular joins in diagonals (e.g., K, V, W, X) add a crisp, mechanical edge. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, giving dashboards and UI-style strings a cohesive look.