Sans Superellipse Belef 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine covers, modern, energetic, elegant, editorial, urban, space saving, stylish emphasis, modern branding, display impact, condensed, monoline, rounded, clean, austere.
A tall, condensed sans with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing soft-cornered bowls and counters that stay narrow and vertical. Terminals are clean and mostly open, with minimal detailing, and the overall rhythm is driven by long ascenders/descenders and compact sidebearings. The lowercase shows simple, upright constructions with single-storey forms where applicable, while numerals follow the same narrow, streamlined proportions for a cohesive text color.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its condensed, slanted profile can create impact without relying on heavy weight—such as headlines, cover lines, posters, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for packaging and UI moments that need a sleek, space-saving accent, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The face reads crisp and contemporary, combining a fashionable editorial feel with a slightly sporty momentum from its steep slant and tall stance. Its rounded construction keeps it approachable, while the condensed footprint adds tension and immediacy that can feel urban and forward-looking.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, stylish italic voice that feels modern and cohesive through rounded-rectangle geometry. It aims to balance sharp typographic economy with friendly curvature, offering a distinctive headline texture that remains clean and controlled.
The extreme verticality and tight widths create strong line texture and efficient space usage, but also make similar shapes (like narrow bowls and vertical stems) feel closely related, emphasizing rhythm over individuality. The rounded-square skeleton is most evident in circular letters and in the way counters stay compact rather than fully open.