Sans Superellipse Agriw 10 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial, condensed, industrial, playful, punchy, retro, space saving, display impact, friendly utility, brand distinctiveness, monolinear, rounded corners, compact, tall, softened.
A tall, tightly packed sans with a compact footprint and softened, rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes read as monolinear with minimal modulation, and terminals are consistently rounded, giving hard verticals a friendlier edge. Curves tend toward superellipse-like bowls rather than true circles, while counters stay relatively small and closed, reinforcing a dense, poster-friendly texture. The overall rhythm is vertical and steady, with simple, utilitarian shapes and clear differentiation in forms like the single-storey lowercase a and the narrow, straight-sided capitals.
This style is well suited to headlines and short text where space is tight but impact is needed—posters, packaging, labels, and bold editorial callouts. The condensed build also makes it useful for logo wordmarks or branding that needs a tall, compact presence without looking sharp or technical.
The condensed proportions and heavy presence create a confident, attention-grabbing tone, while the rounded corners keep it approachable. It balances a retro sign-painting/packaging feel with a modern, pragmatic simplicity, landing somewhere between industrial and playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle curves and blunt, consistent strokes to stay legible and cohesive. It aims for a distinctive display voice that feels sturdy and contemporary while nodding to vintage condensed signage.
Digit and letterforms share a consistent rounded-rect geometry, which helps maintain uniform color in lines of text. The sample text shows strong impact at large sizes, with dense word shapes and a distinct, narrow silhouette that emphasizes verticality.