Sans Superellipse Gibab 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Isard' and 'Isard Hebrew Latin' by Letterjuice, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, punchy, approachability, brand impact, modern clarity, soft geometry, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: bowls and counters feel like softened rectangles, and joins stay smooth with minimal stroke modulation. Terminals are generally blunt and clean, with generous rounding that keeps corners from feeling sharp even in diagonals. The uppercase reads compact and sturdy, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm; counters are moderately open and the overall silhouette stays dense and even. Numerals share the same chunky, rounded geometry, with clear, simple forms that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form typography where its dense weight and rounded structure can deliver strong impact. It also fits brand marks, packaging, and signage that benefit from a modern, friendly voice and high visual solidity. In longer passages it will read more as a statement style than a quiet text face.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, projecting warmth through softened geometry while still feeling assertive due to the dense weight and compact proportions. It balances a utilitarian clarity with a slightly playful, cushioned presence, making it feel approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to blend geometric rigor with softened edges, creating a sturdy sans that feels contemporary and approachable. Its superelliptical curves and compact, even rhythm aim for strong legibility and a distinctive, branded presence in display contexts.
Round letters like C, G, O, and Q emphasize squarish curvature rather than perfect circles, reinforcing a consistent superellipse motif. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same blocky softness, and the font maintains a steady, uniform color across lines of text.