Sans Superellipse Nubas 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Classic Grotesque' and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, playful, sporty, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, motion, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, upright slant.
A very heavy, rounded sans with an italic slant and soft, superellipse-like curves throughout. Strokes are low-contrast and appear smoothly inflated, with broad terminals and rounded corners that keep counters open despite the weight. Letterforms favor compact, blocky geometry—particularly in rounds like O/C/G and the numerals—while diagonals and joins are thick and stable, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-story a and g and a robust dot on i/j; overall spacing feels tight but readable at display sizes.
This font works best in headlines, short slogans, and bold branding where its rounded mass and italic motion can carry the design. It fits sports and active-lifestyle graphics, playful packaging, and promotional materials that need high contrast against a background through pure weight rather than stroke modulation. For longer text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where counters and spacing can breathe.
The font projects a cheerful, energetic tone with a slightly retro, athletic feel. Its heavy, rounded forms and forward slant suggest motion and confidence, making it feel approachable rather than aggressive. The overall impression is bold and humorous, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with friendly, rounded geometry and a dynamic slant. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and smooth, consistent curves to remain legible and upbeat in large-scale, attention-driven typography.
Curves are consistently softened into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving the face a distinctive “pillow” solidity. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, and the overall rhythm leans toward headline impact rather than delicate detail.