Sans Superellipse Gemar 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov, 'Hagia Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional graphics, sporty, urgent, punchy, condensed, industrial, impact, space saving, speed, display emphasis, modern utility, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, high impact.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry. Curves read as compressed ovals and soft corners rather than perfect circles, giving bowls and counters a sturdy, machined feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is dense with short extenders and compact spacing that keeps words visually packed. Numerals follow the same compact, rounded-block construction for a consistent, forceful texture.
Best suited to display settings where compact width and strong presence help fit more characters into limited space—such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, event promos, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a condensed, high-impact voice is desired, but is less appropriate for long-form text.
The overall tone is loud and kinetic, combining a forward-leaning posture with compressed mass to suggest speed, pressure, and impact. It feels modern and utilitarian, with a sporty edge that suits attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectilinear construction and a pronounced slant to communicate motion and strength. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes prioritize bold legibility and a cohesive, modern graphic texture.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, geometric construction, while the lowercase keeps counters open enough to remain recognizable at display sizes. The heavy slant and condensed width create strong directional flow across a line, which can quickly dominate layouts if used in large blocks.