Sans Superellipse Nybi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type; 'Magnitudes' by DuoType; and 'Manual', 'Project Sans', 'Project Soft', 'Yoshida Sans', and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, approachable, retro, impact, approachability, display, retro feel, brand voice, rounded, soft, bulky, compact, bubbly.
A heavy, rounded sans with a squared-off superellipse construction: corners are broadly rounded and curves feel inflated rather than purely circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters are relatively small, creating strong color and a compact, blocky rhythm. Terminals are soft and blunt, with occasional squared shoulders and notched joins that give some letters a distinctive, molded look. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms and a single-storey-style feel overall, while figures are wide and punchy with rounded corners and tight interior space.
Well suited for short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and bold brand marks where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It can also work for large-format signage and punchy UI callouts, especially when ample spacing is available.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a toy-like softness and an upbeat, poster-friendly confidence. Its chunky geometry and rounded rectangles evoke a retro display sensibility—cheerful, informal, and attention-seeking without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended as a bold, characterful sans that prioritizes immediate impact and a soft, approachable personality. Its superellipse-driven geometry and thick, uniform strokes suggest a focus on graphic consistency and strong silhouette recognition in display settings.
Because of the tight counters and dense black shape, it reads best when given generous size and breathing room; at smaller sizes the inner openings can close up. The texture is highly uniform across lines, producing a strong, graphic presence in blocks of text.