Sans Superellipse Fymes 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moris' by Katatrad; 'Burlingame' by Monotype; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, playful, impact, motion, modernity, approachability, rounded, compact, chunky, friendly, dynamic.
This typeface is a heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and softly rounded, superellipse-like construction. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and generous corner radii that keep curves smooth and continuous. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, and the overall rhythm is compact, with sturdy joins and blunt terminals that read cleanly at large sizes. The shapes feel slightly compressed vertically, and the slant adds a consistent sense of motion across both capitals and lowercase.
It performs best where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that need a bold, dynamic voice. The chunky forms and rounded corners also suit short UI callouts, social graphics, and merchandising applications where impact and friendliness should coexist.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a friendly, contemporary softness coming from the rounded geometry. It evokes sports branding and high-impact advertising—confident and loud, but not harsh—balancing toughness with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a smooth, rounded industrial geometry, combining a sporty forward slant with clean sans construction. Its emphasis is on attention-grabbing display use, providing a modern, energetic texture that stays controlled and consistent.
The numerals and uppercase share the same rounded, blocky logic, producing a cohesive, logo-ready texture. The italic angle is pronounced enough to feel intentional and expressive, helping headlines feel faster and more emphatic.