Sans Superellipse Girus 9 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Saveur Sans' and 'Saveur Sans Round' by Arkitype, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Beval' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, approachability, impact, display clarity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, compact, quirky, high contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly superelliptical construction: curves feel like rounded rectangles, with broad bowls and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick and even, producing a solid, poster-like color. Openings and apertures are relatively small for the weight, while counters stay clean and legible due to generous interior shaping. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X, Y) introduce subtle angular tension against the otherwise pillowy geometry. Overall proportions read compact and sturdy, with slightly varied character widths that create a lively rhythm in words.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and bold UI moments where immediate impact and friendliness are desired. It performs well at large sizes for titles and signage, and can work for short blurbs or labels where a compact, rounded voice helps the message feel approachable.
The font projects a warm, approachable tone with a toy-like boldness. Its rounded-rectangle geometry and chunky silhouettes suggest a cheerful, slightly retro display voice that feels casual and confident rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with soft, geometric friendliness—combining rounded-rectangle construction and uniform heft to create a distinctive, highly legible display sans that reads playful without becoming decorative.
The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy forms with single-storey a and g, contributing to an informal feel. Numerals are bold and graphic, with rounded forms and tight joins that match the overall softness. In text, the dense weight and small apertures create strong impact, favoring short to medium settings over long passages.