Sans Superellipse Wily 9 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, branding, posters, tech ui, futuristic, tech, sleek, sporty, industrial, display impact, tech aesthetic, distinctive branding, sci‑fi mood, rounded corners, streamlined, extended, squared curves, closed apertures.
This typeface is built from rounded-rectangle geometry with softened corners and superelliptical curves, giving bowls and counters an oblong, capsule-like feel. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and many joins resolve into smooth, engineered curves rather than sharp corners. Terminals are squared-off and rounded, and several letters use horizontal “speed-line” breaks or inset bands (notably in forms like S, a, e, g, and numerals), adding a layered, technical texture. Apertures tend to be tight and counters are compact, producing a dense, high-impact color especially in word shapes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and brand marks where its wide stance and rounded-square forms can set a strong, contemporary voice. It also fits interface-style graphics, product labeling, and poster work that benefits from a sleek, technical mood, especially when set with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is futuristic and performance-oriented, like instrumentation, sci‑fi UI labeling, or motorsport branding. Its rounded-square construction and inline striping suggest precision manufacturing and digital systems, projecting a clean, forward-looking personality.
The design appears intended to merge geometric, rounded-square letterforms with a distinctive inline/striped detail to create a recognizable, high-impact display sans. It aims for a modern, engineered feel that reads as fast, digital, and industrial.
Spacing and rhythm feel deliberately wide and display-driven, with distinctive construction details that become more pronounced at larger sizes. The inline banding introduces a subtle motion/scanline effect that can read as dynamic on headlines but may reduce clarity in small text.