Sans Superellipse Nele 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, bold, retro, impact, approachability, display, brand voice, retro modern, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with squarish (superellipse-like) curves and consistently softened corners. Strokes are thick and uniform, with generous interior rounding that keeps counters open despite the mass. The overall silhouette is wide and stable, with sturdy verticals, blunted terminals, and a slightly condensed feeling in some joins where shapes pack tightly. Numerals and capitals read as solid blocks with carefully carved apertures, producing a strong, poster-ready rhythm at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings where mass and shape can do the work: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a friendly, high-impact look is needed, though it will feel dense in longer text blocks.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, mixing a retro sign-painting sturdiness with a contemporary, friendly softness. Its rounded rectangles and chunky presence feel confident and attention-grabbing without becoming aggressive, making it well-suited to fun, energetic messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with soft, geometric shapes—creating a friendly, approachable display voice that remains highly legible at large sizes. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention toward modern retro branding and bold, simple messaging.
Round forms (O, C, G) lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) appear thick and weighty, contributing to a strong, uniform color on the page. Lowercase forms maintain a simple, sturdy construction with minimal modulation and clear, no-nonsense shapes that prioritize impact over delicacy.