Sans Superellipse Mokal 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal, data tables, captions, retro, casual, technical, quirky, friendly, modernize mono, soften tone, improve readability, retro tech, rounded, soft, tall, condensed, linear.
This typeface is a monospaced, right-leaning sans with tall, compact proportions and uniformly rounded terminals. Strokes are even and linear, with softened corners and rounded-rectangle construction that keeps curves smooth and controlled. Forms are simplified and open, producing a steady rhythm in text; joins and bends stay gentle, and counters remain relatively generous for the width. Numerals and letters share consistent spacing and a tidy, workmanlike skeleton suited to aligned columns.
It fits programming and technical contexts where monospacing is important—code, terminal output, logs, and tabular data—while its rounded, friendly detailing also works for compact UI labels, in-app messaging, and short captions. It’s especially useful where vertical alignment and consistent character widths matter but a softer, less austere voice is desired.
The overall tone feels retro and informal, like a lightly stylized typewriter or terminal face with a softer, more approachable edge. Its lean and rounded finishing give it motion and a human, slightly quirky charm while still reading as functional and systematic.
The design appears intended to modernize a utilitarian monospaced italic by adding rounded, superelliptical shaping and a more personable rhythm, balancing clarity and alignment with a warmer, retro-technical character.
The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping text feel continuous rather than mechanically rigid. Rounded ends and softened corners reduce visual noise at small sizes, while the tall shapes keep lines of text from feeling cramped despite the fixed character width.