Sans Superellipse Nubiw 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Byker' by The Northern Block; and 'Geon', 'Geon Soft', 'Jiho', and 'Jiho Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app promos, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, impact, speed, approachability, display emphasis, soft corners, rounded, chunky, bouncy, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and broadly rectangular, superellipse-like bowls. Strokes are thick and even, with softly blunted terminals and rounded joins that keep counters compact and shapes sturdy. Curves are simplified and smoothed, while diagonals and shoulders stay robust, giving letters a slightly compressed, forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals match the same dense, rounded construction, reading as solid blocks with gentle cornering rather than sharp edges.
Best suited for headlines, banners, and short promotional copy where strong color and motion are desirable. It fits sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, event graphics, and social media titles, and can also work for logo types that want a rounded, high-impact presence.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty, poster-like punch with a friendly softness. Its italic motion adds urgency and momentum, while the rounded geometry keeps it playful rather than aggressive, leaning into a retro display feel.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a smooth, modern-leaning rounded geometry, while the italic angle injects speed and emphasis. The simplified, chunky forms suggest an intention to perform as a bold display face that remains friendly and legible at a glance.
The design favors closed or semi-closed apertures and strong silhouettes, which boosts impact at size but can make interior detail feel tight in longer text. Spacing and shapes appear optimized for bold wordmarks and short phrases where the slant and mass can work as a single graphic unit.