Sans Superellipse Mabow 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Aneba Neue' by Machalski, 'MC Bolfy' by Maulana Creative, 'Cachet' by Monotype, 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Prox' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, friendly, energetic, retro, attention, approachability, fun, impact, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, bulky, smooth.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, low-modulation strokes. Letterforms are built from soft superelliptical curves and rounded-rectangle counters, with generous corner radii and compact apertures that keep the texture dense. The shapes lean slightly forward and feel subtly inflated, with short terminals and simplified joins that avoid sharp angles. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, maintaining a consistent, soft-edged silhouette across the set.
Well suited for bold headlines, short statements, posters, and packaging where a warm, high-impact presence is needed. It can also work for branding elements and product marks that benefit from a rounded, energetic tone, especially in larger sizes or with ample tracking.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bouncy, cartoon-leaning rhythm that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its hefty rounded forms and italic motion give it a lively, snackable personality that suits cheerful, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, friendly edge—combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded, superelliptical construction to create a confident, playful display voice.
At smaller sizes the tight apertures and heavy interior spacing can close in, so it tends to perform best when given room to breathe. The slant and rounded geometry create a strong, cohesive voice, making it especially effective as a distinctive display face.