Sans Superellipse Porot 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Base Neue' by Power Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, condensed, poster-ready, utilitarian, space-saving impact, strong display, modern utility, blocky, compact, sturdy, punchy, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly contained proportions and a strong vertical emphasis. Curves and counters tend toward rounded-rectangle shaping, giving bowls and terminals a squared-yet-softened feel. Strokes are consistently weighty with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is dense and upright, with narrow apertures and counters that stay crisp at display sizes. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy forms with a pronounced presence, while figures follow the same tall, compressed geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where space is limited and high visual impact is needed. It can also work for signage-style applications and short emphatic copy, while longer passages may require generous tracking and leading to maintain clarity.
The tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a no-nonsense voice that reads as industrial and assertive. Its condensed heft suggests urgency and impact, leaning toward pragmatic signage and headline energy rather than delicate or expressive nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, pairing heavy strokes with condensed widths to fit more characters per line without losing presence. The rounded-rectangle shaping suggests a modern, engineered aesthetic aimed at strong display typography.
The tight internal spacing and compact counters create a bold texture in lines of text, especially in mixed-case settings. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps the design from feeling purely rigid, adding a subtle softness to an otherwise hard-edged, condensed silhouette.