Sans Superellipse Somew 16 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, retro, impact, speed, modernity, readability, oblique, compact, rounded, ink-trap, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners that keep counters open at bold sizes. Strokes are broadly even, with subtle shaping at joins and terminals that creates a slightly “carved” feel in places, especially where curves meet stems. The letterforms are compact and tightly drawn, with firm verticals, smooth bowls, and a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals match the weight and slant, reading strong and stable with generous interior space for clarity.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and promotional graphics where the strong slant and mass can do the work. It also fits energetic themes—sports, streetwear, and product packaging—where bold readability and motion cues are desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, with a sporty, poster-ready impact. Its rounded geometry and consistent heft add friendliness, while the slant and dense proportions bring urgency and motion. The result feels contemporary with a hint of retro display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, rounded-rect geometry and built-in forward motion. It prioritizes bold legibility and a cohesive, modern display voice, while keeping counters open enough to remain readable in condensed headline lines.
Curves tend toward superelliptical forms rather than perfect circles, giving the face a cohesive, engineered look. The italic angle is integrated into the design (not just mechanically slanted), helping diagonals and joins feel intentional and balanced. At smaller sizes the extreme weight and tight spacing may benefit from looser tracking.