Sans Superellipse Gabin 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Morandi' and 'Parco' by Monotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'LFT Iro Sans' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, modern, impact, energy, modernity, friendliness, display, rounded, compact, slanted, soft corners, bracketless.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, giving the face a dense, powerful texture. Strokes stay largely uniform, with smooth curves that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm is steady and blocky, with strong vertical presence and sturdy diagonals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short, high-impact messaging where dense color and a strong slant help grab attention. It also fits branding and packaging that want a contemporary, athletic voice, and can work for signage or UI callouts when used in larger sizes with generous spacing.
The combination of substantial weight and consistent slant creates a fast, assertive tone that feels sporty and contemporary. Rounded corners soften the impact just enough to keep it friendly, while the compact forms maintain a sense of urgency and drive. Overall it reads bold, energetic, and attention-seeking rather than subtle or bookish.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a rounded, contemporary idiom, pairing a speed-forward slant with compact, superelliptical forms. The goal seems to be bold, modern display typography that stays friendly through softened geometry while remaining forceful and highly noticeable.
Lowercase shows a prominent, high-waisted feel with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal detailing, reinforcing the poster-like color on the page. Numerals follow the same compact, rounded construction, staying visually consistent with the letters and maintaining strong legibility at display sizes.