Sans Superellipse Efgiy 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, branding, headlines, wayfinding, packaging, modern, technical, sleek, approachable, futuristic, modernize, soften geometry, add motion, improve clarity, product tone, rounded corners, oblique, monoline, open apertures, soft geometry.
This typeface is a clean, oblique sans with monoline strokes and softly squared, superellipse-like curves. Terminals are smoothly rounded and many joins are gently radiused, producing a streamlined, engineered feel rather than a calligraphic one. Counters are generous and apertures stay fairly open (notably in letters like c, e, s, and a), supporting clarity despite the slant. Proportions favor extended horizontals and spacious sidebearings, with a steady rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals; figures are simple and geometric with consistent stroke behavior.
It fits well in UI and product contexts where a modern, softened-geometric voice is desired, and it performs strongly in headlines and short text where the oblique angle can add motion and emphasis. The clear, open shapes also make it suitable for signage and labeling systems that benefit from quick recognition.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with a subtle futuristic edge created by the rounded-rectangle geometry and consistent oblique momentum. It feels friendly and non-aggressive due to the softened corners, while still reading as technical and product-oriented.
The design appears intended to blend a geometric, superellipse construction with a smooth oblique posture, creating a typeface that feels both technical and approachable. The consistent rounding and low-friction curves suggest a focus on contemporary interface and brand typography where clean geometry and friendly softness need to coexist.
Uppercase forms keep a restrained, geometric construction, while the lowercase maintains a smooth, continuous flow that emphasizes the slant. The rounded-corner treatment is consistent across straight strokes and curves, which helps the design feel cohesive in both single glyph viewing and in text lines.