Sans Superellipse Usbo 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer, 'Moire' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Verbatim' by Monotype, and 'Cobe' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, friendly, confident, utilitarian, techy, impact, legibility, approachability, geometric unity, systematic design, rounded, squared, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously radiused corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving round letters a superellipse feel while maintaining firm, straight-sided stems and flat terminals. The overall footprint is broad and stable, with compact internal spaces in forms like B, 8, and a, and a consistent, solid rhythm across the alphabet and numerals. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a compact t, all drawn with uniform stroke behavior and minimal modulation.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a bold, contemporary presence with a friendly edge. Its rounded-square construction and dense texture also work well for packaging, labels, UI banners, and large-format signage where impact and quick recognition matter.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, combining softness from the rounded corners with an assertive, no-nonsense weight. It reads as practical and tech-forward rather than expressive or calligraphic, projecting clarity, reliability, and a slightly industrial friendliness.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum legibility and punch through a consistent rounded-rect geometry, balancing strict geometric structure with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes a unified, iconic silhouette set that stays recognizable at a glance and maintains strong color in blocks of text.
The numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with a squarish 0 and a clean, angled 1 that reinforce a signage-like, system-ready feel. The Q’s simple tail and the squared bowls on letters like O, D, and G emphasize the family’s rounded-square motif and give the texture a distinct, blocky cohesiveness in paragraph settings.