Sans Superellipse Poriw 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ikigai', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType; and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, assertive, industrial, poster-ready, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, display clarity, modern utility, blocky, compact, tall, sturdy, punchy.
A condensed sans with compact, tall proportions and heavily built strokes. Curves are simplified into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving counters and bowls a soft-cornered, squared-off geometry rather than fully circular rounds. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, joins are tight, and the overall rhythm is uniform and vertical, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. Numerals match the same narrow, upright construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where space is limited but impact is required. It can work well for bold brand wordmarks, packaging callouts, and editorial display lines that need a dense, commanding presence.
The tone is direct and forceful, with an industrial, no-nonsense voice. Its compressed width and sturdy forms create urgency and emphasis, leaning toward attention-grabbing display use rather than gentle, conversational reading.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space by combining a compact condensed structure with simplified, superellipse-based curves. The result is a contemporary, utilitarian display sans that stays clean and consistent across letters and numbers.
The tight internal spaces and compact counters become visually intense at smaller sizes, while large sizes emphasize the distinctive rounded-rectangular curves and the strong vertical cadence. The lowercase follows the same condensed architecture, keeping color and spacing consistent across case changes.