Sans Superellipse Tuno 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Autoradiographic' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, children’s, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, warmth, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informality, chunky, rounded, soft, irregular, cartoonish.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with soft corners and a slightly wobbly, hand-drawn edge. Counters are generally open and simple, with rounded-rectangle tendencies in bowls and terminals that keep forms sturdy and approachable. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven rhythm and organic texture, especially noticeable in curved letters and diagonals. The lowercase is compact with short extenders and a single-storey structure where applicable, while the uppercase is broad and blocky with simplified joins and minimal interior detail.
It suits short, high-impact applications where personality matters: packaging, poster headlines, kids-oriented materials, playful branding, and sticker/merch graphics. It can also work for brief callouts or signage where generous spacing allows the irregular edges to breathe.
The overall tone is informal and cheerful, with a crafted, marker-like personality. Its gentle irregularities and chunky silhouettes feel approachable and a bit mischievous, leaning more toward character and charm than precision.
The design appears intended to mimic an expressive, hand-rendered sans with rounded, sturdy shapes—prioritizing warmth and recognizability over geometric uniformity. The simplified constructions and consistent softness suggest a goal of creating a friendly display voice that stays legible while feeling handmade.
At text sizes the roughened contour adds visible texture, which can increase personality but may reduce crispness in dense settings. Numerals match the same rounded, simplified construction and maintain strong presence alongside letters.