Sans Superellipse Gabus 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Grold' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, loud, impact, motion, display, signage, oblique, rounded, compact, chunky, smooth.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rect geometry and broad, smoothly curved bowls. Strokes are thick and consistent with gentle modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt or softly tapered rather than sharply cut. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, creating dense, high-impact silhouettes; round letters like O/C/G read as superelliptical, while diagonals in A/V/W/X and the angled joins in K/R add energetic tension. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey a and g, a strongly oval o, and a short-armed r that keeps word shapes tight.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It also fits sports and streetwear-style identity systems, badges, and short callouts. For longer text or small UI labels, the heavy weight and compact counters may feel dense, so it’s strongest when used in short bursts.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that feels athletic and promotional. Its rounded forms keep it friendly, while the dense color and compact spacing convey urgency and strength. The styling suggests a contemporary take on retro signage and sports branding rather than a quiet, editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a fast, forward motion, combining rounded superellipse-like construction with an italic slant for energy. It balances friendliness and toughness, aiming for high legibility at display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, branded texture.
Figures are bold and attention-grabbing, with curvy shapes and angled details that match the italic rhythm; the 1 has a distinctive angled cap and the 2/3 show pronounced, smooth curves. The font maintains a consistent slant across caps, lowercase, and numerals, supporting cohesive headlines. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may reduce clarity, especially in letters with complex interiors.