Sans Superellipse Morab 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, energetic, sporty, modern, casual, nimble, space saving, sense of motion, modern utility, friendly tech, condensed, oblique, rounded, monoline, soft corners.
A condensed oblique sans with monoline strokes and gently rounded corners throughout. Curves tend toward softened, superellipse-like shapes, giving bowls and counters a smooth, slightly squarish roundness rather than geometric circles. Terminals are clean and largely unadorned, with subtle taper only where the slant creates apparent angle at joins. The rhythm is tight and verticals are compact, producing a fast, upright texture even in italic, while maintaining clear interior space in letters like a, e, and g.
It suits headlines and short text that benefit from compact width and a sense of motion, such as posters, promotional graphics, and branding systems with limited horizontal space. The soft, rounded structure also works well for packaging and lifestyle or sports-oriented identities where a modern, friendly italic voice is needed.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, with a sporty, forward-leaning feel. The narrow proportions and steady stroke weight make it feel efficient and energetic, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, energetic sans that maintains legibility while projecting speed and modernity. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a deliberate move away from sharp industrial italics toward a smoother, more accessible tone.
Uppercase forms read straightforward and utilitarian, while lowercase introduces more personality through compact bowls and simplified construction. Numerals follow the same condensed, slanted logic and appear designed to blend smoothly with text settings rather than stand apart as display figures.