Sans Superellipse Saby 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, dynamic, assertive, sporty, modern, urgent, compact impact, headline emphasis, forward motion, modernization, condensed, slanted, angular, bracketed curves, compact.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with pronounced stroke modulation and a tightly packed rhythm. Forms are built from compact superelliptic curves and straight-ish sides, producing squared-off rounds and crisp terminals. Counters are relatively small and apertures stay controlled, helping the face hold together at large sizes while remaining compact in width. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-energy construction with strong vertical emphasis and simplified, sturdy shapes.
Best suited to display roles where impact and speed are desirable: sports and active branding, promotional headlines, poster typography, and packaging callouts. The condensed width helps fit long headlines into tight spaces while still reading as strong and modern.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a headline-driven energy that feels contemporary and competitive. The steep italic angle and strong contrast add urgency and momentum, making the font read as confident and attention-seeking rather than understated.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in a compact measure, combining a forward-leaning stance with crisp, squared curves for a contemporary, performance-oriented voice. It prioritizes punchy display readability and strong silhouette recognition over quiet, text-first neutrality.
Uppercase shapes stay tall and narrow with consistent slant and firm baseline alignment, while lowercase maintains a similarly compact footprint and sturdy joins. The italic construction is clearly structural (not calligraphic), with controlled curves and minimal flourish, keeping the personality clean and graphic.