Sans Superellipse Dubon 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Fridag Sans' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Crique Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, interfaces, packaging, posters, signage, modern, sporty, techy, dynamic, clean, modernize, add motion, soften geometry, improve clarity, rounded, oblique, geometric, compact, streamlined.
This sans has an oblique (italic) stance with smooth, rounded terminals and broadly geometric construction. Curves read as squarish superellipses—seen in the bowls of C/G/O/Q and the counters of a/e—balanced by straight, slightly tapered-looking stems. Corners are softened throughout, giving forms a molded, aerodynamic feel rather than crisp, sharp joins. Spacing appears even and controlled, with a steady rhythm in running text and clear differentiation in figures and capitals.
It suits contemporary branding systems, product and packaging graphics, and interface or dashboard typography where a modern, rounded technical voice is helpful. The italicized stance makes it especially effective for headlines, callouts, and short-to-medium text where a dynamic emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, combining a clean industrial finish with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. Its forward slant and compact, streamlined shapes suggest motion and efficiency, lending an energetic, performance-oriented character without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened, superelliptical roundness, producing an oblique sans that feels fast and modern while remaining approachable. Consistent curvature and uniform stroke presence suggest an aim for cohesive texture and dependable legibility across display and text settings.
Capitals are wide and stable with gently rounded shoulders (notably in D/U) and simplified diagonals (K/V/W/X) that keep the texture smooth. The lowercase leans toward single-storey, geometric forms, and the numerals share the same rounded-rectangle logic for a consistent, system-like appearance across alphanumerics.