Sans Superellipse Gabus 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Predige' and 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic, and 'Mula' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, retro, energetic, confident, attention grabbing, speed, branding, impact, display, slanted, rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, simplified counters. The strokes are thick and uniform-feeling, with soft corners and blunt terminals that keep the shapes compact and dense. Curves lean toward squarish superellipse forms (notably in C, G, O, and 0), while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y are steep and sturdy. Spacing appears tight by default, producing an assertive rhythm; the numerals are similarly chunky and highly legible, with a distinctive angled cut in the 2 and 4 and a compact 8.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where impact and motion are desired, such as sports branding, event posters, promotional graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for logo wordmarks that need a chunky, slanted, energetic presence, but its density and tight rhythm make it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a sporty, poster-like attitude. Its forward slant and condensed-feeling internal shapes create a sense of motion and urgency, while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive. The result reads as confident and attention-grabbing with a mild retro display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded-rect geometry and an italicized, forward-driving stance. Its compact counters and softened corners suggest a balance between aggressive display weight and approachable, contemporary friendliness.
Several glyphs show characteristic slashed or notched details (notably in M/W and the lowercase j), adding texture and a slightly technical, speed-stripe effect. The lowercase includes single-storey forms with compact bowls and short apertures, emphasizing solidity and strong silhouette over delicacy.