Sans Superellipse Lury 1 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bricked' by Cristian Mielu, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Monbloc' by Rui Nogueira, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Interrupt Display Pro' by T4 Foundry, and 'Celonius Mark XIX' by Vic Fieger (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, playful, techy, compact impact, display clarity, modular geometry, retro-tech feel, rounded, blocky, compact, squared, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softly curved corners and mostly straight-sided bowls. Strokes stay visually consistent, creating a dense, dark color with minimal internal counters and tight apertures in letters like C, S, and e. The proportions are tall and condensed, with squared shoulders and terminals that often end in smooth, blunt caps; curves read as superelliptical rather than circular. Numerals and capitals follow the same boxy logic, producing a strong, uniform rhythm in all-caps settings while lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified construction.
Best suited for headlines, branding, packaging, labels, and signage where a compact, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can also work for UI accents, badges, and short callouts, especially in contexts aiming for a retro-tech or industrial flavor.
The overall tone feels retro-industrial and slightly arcade-like, mixing a utilitarian, stamped-sign look with friendly rounded corners. Its compact heft and squared curves give it a confident, mechanical voice that still reads approachable and fun.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction to create a consistent, modular personality. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a distinctive texture over open, text-oriented readability, positioning it as a display face for bold, graphic typography.
The small counters and tight openings make the design most effective when given room—larger sizes, generous tracking, or short lines—where its distinctive rounded-rect forms can be clearly seen. In continuous text, the dense texture and condensed proportions can quickly become visually assertive.