Sans Superellipse Mesu 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chevin Pro' and 'Chevin Std' by G-Type, 'Amsi Pro' by Stawix, 'Robusta' by Tilde, and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, app ui, playful, friendly, retro, bouncy, sporty, friendly impact, retro display, casual branding, energetic tone, soft geometry, rounded, soft, chunky, slanted, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and soft, superelliptical curves throughout. Strokes are thick and even with low contrast, and terminals are fully rounded, giving letters a cushiony, molded look. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, and e, while the overall spacing stays open enough for display use. The alphabet shows simplified, geometric construction with smooth joins and minimal interior detail, creating a strong, uniform rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, badges, and packaging where its weight and rounded forms can carry personality. It can also work for prominent UI elements (buttons, labels, banners) when a friendly, energetic voice is desired, but is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes due to its dense interiors and strong presence.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lively, kinetic feel from the steady slant and buoyant curves. It reads as cheerful and informal rather than technical, leaning toward a retro-pop or casual sports sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modern-leaning display voice that stays soft and inviting rather than aggressive. Its rounded geometry and uniform stroke weight suggest a focus on immediate legibility at larger sizes and a distinctive, upbeat brand character.
The shapes favor rounded-rectangle geometry over perfect circles, which keeps curves feeling stable and grounded. The lowercase maintains clear, simple silhouettes, and the numerals match the same chunky, rounded logic for cohesive headline setting.