Sans Superellipse Afbip 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JP Alva Expanded' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, branding, signage, editorial, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, techy, clarity, soft geometry, system design, approachability, rounded, open, airy, geometric, soft-cornered.
A clean sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and consistently rounded corners throughout. Strokes are even and unmodulated, producing a smooth, low-friction texture in both text and display sizes. Proportions lean broad with generous internal space: counters are open, apertures stay clear, and bowls read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. Terminals are generally straight-cut but softened by corner rounding, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel crisp without becoming sharp. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, with a distinctive, open-top style in forms like the 2 and an airy, streamlined 1.
This face suits interface typography, product and SaaS branding, and clean editorial layouts where a modern, friendly sans is needed. Its open counters and broad proportions also make it a good candidate for short to medium text, labels, navigation, and signage-style applications.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a technical, UI-forward cleanliness with softened geometry that keeps it from feeling cold. Its rounded-square construction suggests modern product design, dashboards, and systems where clarity and calmness matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans that replaces hard geometry with rounded-square forms for a softer, more human-friendly feel while retaining crisp legibility and a systematic, modern rhythm.
The rhythm in running text is steady and uncluttered, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, round letters versus straight-sided forms) aided by the superelliptical construction. The lowercase set reads straightforward and functional, while the capitals maintain a polished, architectural simplicity.