Sans Superellipse Elra 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui labels, futuristic, technical, retro, architectural, sleek, interface aesthetic, space saving, systematic geometry, display impact, rounded corners, condensed, monolinear feel, geometric, modular.
A condensed geometric sans with a modular, rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are mostly straight and vertical with tight curves and squared-off terminals softened by consistent corner radii, giving counters a superellipse feel. Contrast shows up as uneven stroke emphasis in diagonals and joins, while overall letterforms stay clean and controlled. The lowercase is compact with simple single-storey forms, tall ascenders, and minimal apertures; numerals follow the same squared, rounded logic with narrow proportions.
Works best for headlines, posters, and branding where a sleek, engineered voice is desired. It also suits signage, UI labels, and packaging callouts that benefit from compact width and a modular, system-like aesthetic. For longer text, it’s most effective in larger sizes or with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone reads futuristic and technical, with a hint of retro display styling reminiscent of industrial labeling and sci‑fi interfaces. Its restrained geometry feels precise and engineered rather than friendly or calligraphic, producing a crisp, modern mood.
The design appears intended to merge a contemporary geometric sans foundation with rounded-rectilinear, modular shapes that signal technology and industrial precision. Its condensed proportions and distinctive constructed forms suggest a focus on display clarity and visual identity over neutral body-text invisibility.
Distinctive details include a sharply peaked A, a boxed, rounded O/0 family, and angular diagonals in V/W/X that create a strong rhythmic texture in headlines. The font’s condensed build and tight interior spaces can make dense paragraphs feel busy, but it adds character and structure in short lines.