Sans Superellipse Nurab 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calton' by LetterMaker, 'Akko' and 'Akko Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Roihu' by Melvastype, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, 'Dalle' by Stawix, 'Norpeth' by The Northern Block, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, playful, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, impact, approachability, motion, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, chunky, slanted, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with broadly rounded, superellipse-like curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and compact apertures that emphasize a solid, blocky silhouette. Terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharp, and the overall rhythm feels slightly compressed with strong, graphic shapes. Numerals match the letters in weight and rounding, reading as sturdy, poster-forward forms.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter: headlines, posters, social graphics, and bold brand marks. It can work well on packaging and signage where a friendly, energetic voice is desired, and it particularly complements sporty or youth-oriented themes.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a bold, sporty confidence that also feels a bit retro. Its rounded geometry softens the weight, giving it a friendly, cartoon-adjacent warmth while still projecting impact and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a softened, contemporary geometry—combining an assertive weight with rounded, approachable forms and a forward-leaning stance for motion and emphasis.
At larger sizes the rounded corners and packed internal spaces become a defining feature, creating strong word-shapes and a cohesive, uniform texture. The slant adds speed and emphasis, making lines of text feel more dynamic than neutral sans italics.