Sans Superellipse Nunuf 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Galeana' by Latinotype, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Amfibia' by ROHH, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, playful, punchy, sporty, friendly, retro, impact, approachability, energy, retro flair, display clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and uniform, with minimal contrast and compact internal counters that create a dense, impactful silhouette. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and curves feel superelliptical rather than perfectly circular, giving the forms a padded, molded look. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width from glyph to glyph, while the overall spacing stays tight and sturdy for strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and bold branding where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed. It can work well on packaging and promotional graphics, as well as sporty or youth-oriented applications, especially when used in short phrases or large-scale typography.
The font conveys an upbeat, energetic tone with a casual, good-humored presence. Its bold, slanted stance feels sporty and confident, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The overall impression leans retro and pop-forward, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged, contemporary take on retro display lettering. Its superelliptical curves, dense weight, and forward slant prioritize momentum and presence, aiming for quick readability and a distinctive, upbeat personality.
The numeral set matches the chunky, rounded construction of the letters, keeping a consistent footprint and strong fill. In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight counters make it most legible when given adequate size and breathing room, where the slant and rounded geometry read clearly.