Sans Superellipse Nabu 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, headlines, packaging, game ui, techy, industrial, retro, arcade, assertive, impact, modularity, tech aesthetic, display clarity, squared, rounded, blocky, modular, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) forms with softened corners and mostly uniform stroke weight. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and joints resolve into flat terminals with small notches or step-ins that create a modular, machined feel. Curves are minimized in favor of squared bowls and angular transitions, producing a dense texture and strong, stable silhouettes. Proportions lean broad, with open side bearings that help the chunky shapes stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited for logos, headlines, posters, and packaging where impact and a techno-industrial voice are desired. It can also work well for game/UI titling, signage-style labels, and short callouts where the chunky shapes and squared counters remain clear.
The overall tone feels technical and industrial, with a distinctly retro-digital/arcade flavor. Its squared, gadget-like construction reads confident and utilitarian, suggesting control panels, sci‑fi interfaces, and bold branding moments rather than subtle editorial typography.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangle geometry into a cohesive alphabet that feels engineered and contemporary, while retaining a nostalgic digital edge. Its emphasis on compact counters, blocky construction, and repeatable modules suggests a focus on strong branding and interface-forward display typography.
Distinctive “corner cut” details and inset joins add character and help differentiate similar glyphs, especially in the capitals. The numerals and uppercase have a particularly sign-like solidity, while the lowercase keeps the same modular logic for a consistent system feel across text.