Sans Superellipse Emmuw 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, infographics, captions, branding, posters, modernist, technical, clean, efficient, dynamic, space saving, neutral emphasis, geometric clarity, systematic tone, monoline, oblique, condensed, compact, rounded corners.
A compact oblique sans with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Forms are built from smooth superellipse-like curves paired with straight, slightly angled stems, producing a crisp, engineered rhythm. Counters stay fairly tight and apertures are controlled, while the slant and compact proportions keep the texture dense and even in lines of text. Numerals and capitals follow the same streamlined logic, with consistent stroke endings and restrained detailing.
This style works well for interface labeling, dashboards, and infographics where a compact italic can save space while keeping a clean texture. It also suits contemporary branding and editorial accents (pull quotes, subheads, figure labels), and can add forward-leaning emphasis in posters or packaging when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels modern, efficient, and mildly futuristic—more like a technical UI voice than a casual humanist italic. Its consistent slant adds motion and energy without becoming expressive or calligraphic, giving it a disciplined, contemporary character.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient italic voice that stays neutral and systematic. By combining geometric superellipse rounds with uniform strokes and controlled apertures, it aims for clear, contemporary emphasis that remains orderly across letters and numerals.
Diagonal joins and angled terminals are a recurring theme, helping maintain clarity at narrow widths. Round characters (like O/0-style shapes) read as squarish-round, reinforcing a slightly industrial, geometric flavor.