Sans Superellipse Rykiy 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type, and 'Amrys' and 'Mentor Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, retro, chunky, approachable, approachability, impact, nostalgia, readable display, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, blunt, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded display face with superellipse-driven bowls and softened corners that keep the silhouette smooth and compact. Strokes are thick and generally consistent, with only mild modulation and clear, open counters that preserve legibility at larger sizes. Curves tend to look slightly squarish rather than perfectly circular, and terminals are blunt with a subtly “puffed” feel. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a rounded, compact e, and a generally bouncy rhythm; the numerals are broad and weighty with simple, poster-like forms.
Best suited for headlines and short statements where its thick, rounded forms can carry personality—posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks. It also works well for punchy editorial titles or social graphics where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, slightly nostalgic personality. Its rounded geometry and chunky weight read as friendly and inviting, leaning toward playful headline energy rather than sober text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry. Its softened corners and open counters aim to keep large, attention-getting text readable while projecting a cheerful, characterful presence.
The letterforms feel intentionally sturdy and slightly condensed in their internal spacing, giving words a cohesive, blocky texture. The roundness is consistent across curves and joins, and the set maintains a lively baseline rhythm that adds character in longer lines.