Sans Superellipse Askuz 9 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial display, minimalist, airy, elegant, contemporary, delicate, modern minimalism, geometric clarity, refined display, softened geometry, monoline, rounded, geometric, open counters, high apertures.
A very slender, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and a geometric, superellipse-driven construction. Curves are smooth and continuous, with oval/rounded-rectangle bowls and open, high-aperture forms that keep counters clear despite the thin strokes. Vertical stems are prominent, joins are clean and understated, and the overall rhythm feels spaced and calm; the numerals share the same refined, streamlined treatment with simple, open forms.
Best suited for headlines, logotypes, short editorial titles, and poster typography where its thin, refined line can remain crisp. It can also work for packaging and interface accents when used at larger sizes with sufficient spacing, rather than dense body text.
The tone is quiet, refined, and modern, with a light, airy presence that reads as understated and design-forward. Its rounded geometry softens the austerity of a thin line, giving it an approachable elegance suited to contemporary branding.
The font appears intended as a contemporary, geometric display sans that prioritizes elegance and visual economy. Its superellipse-like curves and restrained detailing suggest a focus on clean branding and modern editorial applications where a light, sophisticated voice is desired.
The design relies on delicate hairline strokes and generous internal space, so it visually benefits from ample size and breathing room. Round letters (C, O, Q) and bowl-based forms (B, D, P, R) show a consistent rounded-rectangle logic, while pointed diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) add crisp contrast to the otherwise soft silhouette.