Sans Superellipse Typa 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' and 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, punchy, space saving, high impact, labeling, retro utility, rounded corners, blocky, compact, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing solid, poster-friendly color, while the overall drawing shows slight irregularities that read as a printed or stamped texture rather than mechanical perfection. Counters are small and tight, apertures tend to be restrained, and terminals are mostly flat with rounded edges. The lowercase is tall and compact, with short extenders and simplified, geometric joins that keep the rhythm dense and vertical.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short text where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, compact voice, and it can add an industrial-retro edge to branding or editorial display settings.
The tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, with an industrial, slightly vintage flavor. Its condensed heft and rounded block forms feel confident and no-nonsense, like labeling, packaging, or equipment markings, while the subtle roughness adds warmth and a tactile, hands-on character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and tight counters for a strong, compact texture. The slightly imperfect edges suggest a deliberate nod to print, stamp, or workwear aesthetics while maintaining clear, straightforward letter shapes.
Round letters lean toward squarish bowls (notably in forms like O and Q), reinforcing the superelliptical, rounded-rectangle logic. Diagonals and junctions are simplified and sturdy, and the numerals match the same compact, squared rhythm for consistent presence in mixed text.