Sans Superellipse Arlez 1 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A monoline italic sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse logic, with smooth corners and long, clean curves. Strokes keep a consistent, hairline presence and rely on open counters and generous interior space for clarity. The wide stance and forward slant create an elongated rhythm, with many terminals resolving into soft curves or clean, flat-ended strokes rather than sharp points. Overall letterforms feel engineered and streamlined, emphasizing even spacing and continuous outline flow.
Best suited to display sizes where the thin monoline construction can stay crisp—interfaces, product marks, tech and automotive branding, and futuristic editorial or poster headlines. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where a sleek, lightweight voice is desired, provided contrast and size are sufficient for legibility.
The font conveys a futuristic, technical tone—cool, controlled, and modern. Its rounded geometry and thin linework suggest speed and precision, reading as contemporary and slightly sci‑fi without becoming playful or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined, contemporary sans with a strong superelliptic identity—combining wide proportions, an italic forward motion, and softly squared rounds to evoke engineered modernity.
Round characters like O/Q/0 are notably squarish with softened corners, reinforcing the superelliptic theme. Several joins and shoulders are drawn with continuous curves that keep the texture smooth, while horizontal strokes remain restrained, helping the set maintain a light, airy color even in longer text.