Sans Superellipse Fobep 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Normatica' by CarnokyType; 'Antartida' and 'Antartida Rounded' by Latinotype; and 'Darwin', 'Darwin Office', and 'Moderna Condensed' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, modern, energetic, impact, momentum, approachability, modernity, rounded, compact, slanted, heavy, smooth.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with smooth, rounded-corner construction and compact internal spaces. Curves are drawn with a superelliptical feel—more like softened rectangles than true circles—creating sturdy bowls and broad shoulders. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are firm, and counters stay relatively small at display sizes, giving the letters a dense, emphatic color. The rhythm is lively due to the consistent slant and the mix of wide rounds and tighter, straight-sided forms, with sturdy numerals that match the letter weight and curvature.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, campaign graphics, sports and event identities, packaging callouts, and bold UI or app banners. It can also work for short subheads or emphasis text where a strong, forward-leaning voice is needed, especially with a bit of added tracking for clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a contemporary, sporty attitude. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than aggressive, while the mass and slant add urgency and impact.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a clean, contemporary silhouette—combining a fast italic stance with rounded, blocky geometry for a strong yet approachable presence.
The design reads best when given room: the bold fill and tight counters can visually close up as sizes drop or tracking gets too tight. In all-caps, the forms feel especially solid and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains a compact, utilitarian flow.