Sans Superellipse Ehgey 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Performa' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, condensed, urgent, sporty, editorial, retro, space saving, high impact, display focus, streamlined look, tall, slanted, rounded, compact, tight.
A tall, tightly condensed italic sans with compact proportions and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. Curves are built from rounded, superellipse-like shapes that keep counters narrow and controlled, while terminals are clean and mostly blunt. The rhythm is vertical and fast, with straight stems dominating and rounded joins giving letters like C, G, O, and S a smooth, streamlined profile. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow, upright architecture with an even color that reads solid in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where a dense, high-impact line can carry the message. It works well for sports and lifestyle branding, poster typography, packaging callouts, and editorial display applications that benefit from a streamlined condensed italic.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a compressed silhouette that feels urgent and sporty. Its smooth, rounded construction softens the intensity, producing a modern, streamlined voice that can also nod to retro headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent italic slant and rounded-rectangle forms to keep the texture smooth and cohesive. It prioritizes a strong, modern display presence with a compact rhythm that stays legible at larger sizes.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing the compact texture in words and making the italic slant feel continuous across a line. The design maintains a consistent narrow aperture across many glyphs, creating a unified, poster-friendly color rather than a text-oriented openness.