Sans Superellipse Abrir 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'FF Attribute Mono' by FontFont and 'Glitched' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, code, terminals, dashboards, data tables, utilitarian, technical, clean, modern, deadpan, clarity, system ui, grid alignment, legibility, square-round, geometric, compact, sturdy, crisp.
This typeface has a sturdy, geometric construction with squared-off curves that read like rounded rectangles. Strokes are even and consistent, producing a steady rhythm and clear, blocky silhouettes. Counters are open and simple, terminals are clean, and the overall proportions favor a broad, stable stance with a notably tall lowercase presence. The forms feel engineered and modular, with a consistent cell-like fit that supports uniform spacing.
It suits interface typography where consistent spacing and a stable texture matter, such as UI labels, developer tools, terminals, and data-heavy layouts. The crisp, squared-round shapes also work well for short functional copy—captions, settings menus, tables, and system-style branding—where clarity and predictability are priorities.
The tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a modern, technical character. Its squared-round geometry gives it a contemporary, device-oriented feel—clear and no-nonsense rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, systematic sans for screen-forward environments, emphasizing uniform rhythm, simple geometry, and dependable readability in structured layouts.
Round letters like O and C take on a superelliptical shape, while straight-sided characters (E, F, H, N) appear strongly rectilinear, reinforcing the font’s structured, grid-friendly personality. The lowercase shows simple, robust shapes with minimal modulation, keeping texture even in paragraphs and interface-like settings.