Sans Superellipse Ustu 9 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, logos, packaging, futuristic, tech, industrial, retro, tech aesthetic, strong branding, geometric system, impactful display, squared, rounded, modular, geometric, boxy.
A heavy, squared sans with strongly rounded corners and a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are monolinear with crisp terminals and frequent straight runs that break into softened corners, creating a modular, engineered rhythm. Counters tend toward rectangular apertures (notably in O, 0, D, and P), while diagonals are simplified and angular (V, W, X, Z), reinforcing a machined, geometric feel. Lowercase forms are compact and utilitarian, with single-storey a and g and a short, minimal-shoulder r, while numerals follow the same rounded-box logic for consistent texture in all-caps and mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, logotypes, and brand systems that want a bold, technical voice. It also fits UI titling, game/film graphics, product labeling, and sports or automotive-themed applications where a sturdy, engineered texture is an asset.
The overall tone reads as futuristic and technical, with a strong display presence that suggests interfaces, equipment labeling, and sci‑fi or motorsport aesthetics. Its rounded-square geometry adds approachability compared to hard techno faces, but the rigid construction still feels disciplined and industrial.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a readable alphabet with a strong, modernist/tech identity. By prioritizing consistent corner radii and boxy counters, it aims to produce an instantly recognizable silhouette that holds up in impactful display settings.
Wide set letters and large internal openings help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the boxy curves and tight apertures can create dense dark patches in long text. The design’s consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures makes it especially cohesive for headlines and short UI strings where a strong branded silhouette is desired.