Sans Superellipse Bobab 17 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface uses extremely fine, uniform strokes and a geometric construction with softly rounded, superellipse-like curves. Round letters such as C, O, and Q are built from squarish ovals with smooth corners, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) stay crisp and linear, creating a clean, measured rhythm. Terminals are largely blunt and unmodulated, and joins remain precise, giving the overall design a controlled, technical feel. Lowercase forms are simple and open, with single-storey a and g and a compact, neatly looped e; numerals follow the same thin, rounded-rect geometry, with an open 4 and a curved, minimalist 2 and 3.
Best suited to display sizes such as headlines, brand marks, packaging titles, and editorial pull quotes where its hairline strokes can remain crisp. It can also work in UI or product typography for labels and navigation when used at comfortable sizes with sufficient contrast and generous spacing.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with a light, quiet voice that feels elegant rather than assertive. Its rounded geometry and hairline presence suggest a premium, design-forward aesthetic suited to minimal layouts and spacious compositions.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, geometric sans with softened corners—balancing technical clarity with a gentle, refined friendliness. Its consistent monoline construction and rounded-rect curves aim for a contemporary, minimal look that feels precise and polished.
The contrast between rounded counters and straight, orthogonal strokes is a defining trait, producing a subtle “rounded-rectangle” motif across both uppercase and lowercase. The thin stroke weight makes spacing and alignment feel especially important; it reads most confidently when given room and high-contrast reproduction.