Sans Superellipse Wabu 12 is a very bold, very wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, futuristic, tech, industrial, sporty, confident, impact, modernity, precision, speed, tech feel, rounded corners, squared curves, extended, compact counters, modular.
A heavy, extended sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry with consistent, monoline stroke weight. Curves resolve into squared-off arcs and softened corners, producing superellipse-like bowls and counters. Terminals are predominantly flat and horizontal/vertical, with occasional angled joins on diagonals; overall spacing and sidebearings feel deliberately roomy to suit the wide stance. The lowercase follows the same modular logic with a tall x-height, single-storey forms, and compact interior apertures that keep shapes punchy at display sizes. Numerals echo the same rounded-rect construction, with open, engineered shapes and strong horizontal emphasis.
This font performs best in headlines, large UI labels, titles, and logo/wordmark work where its geometric construction can carry the design. It also fits posters, packaging, and sports or tech branding that benefits from a strong, engineered presence. For smaller text, generous sizing and spacing help maintain clarity given the compact counters.
The tone is assertive and contemporary, with a distinctly synthetic, machine-made feel. Its rounded-square construction reads as futuristic and tech-forward while staying friendly enough for mainstream branding. The overall rhythm suggests speed and precision—well suited to modern, performance-oriented aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, display-driven sans with a consistent rounded-rect geometry and high impact. By combining softened corners with rigid, flat terminals, it aims to feel both approachable and technical—an industrial-futurist voice optimized for bold, attention-grabbing typography.
Many letters show subtly squared bowls and counters (notably in round characters), creating a consistent “softened box” motif. Horizontal bars and openings are emphasized, which reinforces a streamlined, industrial voice. The distinctive geometry is most effective when given room and size, where the corners and apertures can be clearly perceived.