Sans Superellipse Amby 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, wayfinding, data tables, packaging, utilitarian, technical, efficient, modern, clean, space saving, compact readability, system clarity, modern neutrality, condensed, monoline, rounded, upright, neutral.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with subtly rounded corners and smooth, superellipse-like curves in bowls and counters. Strokes are even and low-contrast throughout, with terminals that read as cleanly cut rather than tapered. Proportions are tall with a notably high x-height, short ascenders/descenders, and compact apertures that keep the overall texture tight and economical. The slanted construction gives a slight back-leaning posture while maintaining a consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It suits interface text, navigation, labeling, and other space-constrained applications where a narrow footprint is valuable. The even stroke weight and rounded geometry also work well for technical documentation, dashboards, and compact editorial layouts, as well as packaging or brand systems that need a clean, modern sans with efficient metrics.
The overall tone is pragmatic and contemporary, with a lightly engineered feel that suggests efficiency and clarity over personality. Its condensed stance and controlled rounding add a friendly softness without becoming playful, keeping the voice more functional than expressive.
The design appears aimed at providing an economical, highly space-efficient sans for dense settings, combining geometric roundness with uniform stroke behavior for consistent rendering. The high x-height and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on legibility at small to medium sizes while preserving a crisp, contemporary texture.
Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while lowercase shapes prioritize compact counters and steady vertical emphasis; the single-storey ‘a’ supports a straightforward, modern reading. Numerals follow the same monoline logic, with open, legible shapes that align well with text settings. In sample text, the tight width and high x-height create a dense, newspaper-like color that benefits from generous tracking and line spacing.