Sans Superellipse Albuf 9 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, posters, tech branding, futuristic, technical, minimal, clean, retro, interface fit, geometric system, modernization, distinct identity, rounded corners, boxy, geometric, modular, crisp.
A compact geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with consistent monoline strokes and softly radiused corners. Curves resolve into squared terminals, giving bowls and counters a boxy, engineered feel while maintaining smooth continuity. Proportions are tall and economical, with open apertures and simplified construction that keeps letterforms highly uniform across the set. Numerals and punctuation follow the same rounded-rect geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, modular rhythm in text.
Works well for interface labels, dashboards, and product screens where a clean, geometric voice is desired. It’s also well-suited to concise headlines, posters, and tech or industrial branding that benefits from a futuristic, rounded-rect aesthetic. In longer text, it will create a distinctive, patterned texture best used where personality is welcome.
The overall tone is sleek and utilitarian, evoking digital interfaces, wayfinding, and mid-century/space-age modernism. Its rounded-square geometry reads friendly but controlled, projecting a precise, systemized personality rather than an expressive or humanist one.
Likely intended to translate a rounded-rect, modular geometry into an approachable sans for contemporary digital contexts. The consistent stroke logic and repeated superellipse shapes suggest a focus on system coherence, clear structure, and a recognizable tech-forward silhouette.
The design leans on repeated motifs—rounded corners, squared-off curves, and straight-sided bowls—which creates strong patterning and a distinctly “designed” texture in paragraphs. The narrow footprint and tight internal shapes make it feel efficient and compact, especially in headings and UI-like settings.