Sans Superellipse Gabap 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Normatica' by CarnokyType, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Boxed' and 'Boxed Round' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, playful, retro, energetic, impact, momentum, display, friendliness, legibility, slanted, rounded, blunt, compact, chunky.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are thick and uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense silhouettes and strong black texture. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, while terminals finish bluntly with rounded edges rather than sharp cuts. The overall rhythm is compact and punchy, with sturdy, slightly condensed forms and a smooth, superelliptical feel across both capitals and lowercase.
Best used where impact matters: headlines, posters, prominent UI banners, and brand marks that need immediate visibility. It also suits sports and lifestyle identities, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where a compact, energetic italic can carry short phrases at large sizes.
The combination of extreme weight and strong slant gives the face an urgent, kinetic voice that reads as sporty and attention-grabbing. Rounded corners keep it friendly and slightly playful, tempering the aggression of the mass and angle. The result feels suited to bold, contemporary messaging with a hint of retro display energy.
This design appears intended as a high-impact italic display sans that merges blocky mass with rounded-rectangle shaping. The goal is fast visual momentum and bold presence, while softened corners maintain approachability and cohesion across letters and numbers.
Uppercase shapes present broad, simplified geometry, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky construction and slanted stance for consistent texture in longer lines. Numerals match the weight and curvature, staying highly graphic and display-oriented rather than delicate or technical.