Sans Superellipse Gerif 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, title cards, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, energetic, impact, speed, compression, attention, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, heavy.
A compact, strongly slanted sans with dense proportions and rounded-rectangle curves. Strokes are thick and uniform with minimal modulation, giving counters a tight, punched-out feel. The italics angle is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a forward-leaning rhythm. Round letters like O/C/G read as squarish superellipses, while joins and terminals stay blunt and clean, emphasizing a solid, blocky silhouette.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, and promotional graphics where impact and speed are the goal. It can also work for punchy labels, packaging callouts, and title cards, especially when set with a bit of extra tracking to keep forms from crowding.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a distinctly athletic, high-impact presence. Its heavy, forward pitch suggests motion and urgency, making text feel assertive and performance-oriented rather than conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, pairing a strong italic slant with rounded, superelliptical geometry for a modern, kinetic look. It prioritizes bold presence and quick recognition over delicate detail.
Spacing appears compact and the heavy weight closes up internal spaces, so the strongest results come from short words and larger sizes. Figures are bold and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms’ compressed, dynamic stance.