Sans Superellipse Tebab 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, and 'Interlaken' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, punchy, sturdy, playful, impact, retro utility, friendly boldness, display readability, rounded, blocky, condensed, soft corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with tight counters and a slightly irregular, hand-cut edge that gives the silhouettes a tactile feel. Curves tend toward squared-off bowls and superelliptical rounds, while joins and terminals stay blunt and emphatic, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. Proportions lean condensed with lively, slightly uneven widths across glyphs, keeping the rhythm energetic rather than strictly mechanical.
Best suited to display typography where weight and compactness are advantages: headlines, posters, badges, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and labels, especially when a retro-industrial tone is desired, and performs best with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing to avoid a cramped feel.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a retro sign-painting and packaging vibe. Its softened geometry keeps it friendly, while the heavy mass and compact spacing project confidence and immediacy. The subtle roughness adds character, suggesting DIY print, stamped ink, or cut-paper lettering.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact, condensed display voice built from rounded-rectangle forms, balancing geometric structure with a slightly rough, humanized finish. It prioritizes immediacy and character in short lines of text while maintaining simple, sans-serif clarity.
The numerals and uppercase forms read especially strong, with closed shapes and short apertures that favor impact over airiness. At smaller sizes the tight counters may darken, while at display sizes the distinctive rounded-rect geometry and edge texture become a key part of its personality.