Sans Superellipse Dokuy 1 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Modula Round and Ribbed' by Emigre (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, retro, art deco, condensed, architectural, display, space saving, display impact, retro styling, geometric consistency, signage feel, rounded corners, pill terminals, tall ascenders, long descenders, high contrast (shape).
A tall, tightly set condensed sans with uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners and pill-like terminals, giving counters a vertical, capsule-shaped feel. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with long ascenders and descenders and compact interior apertures that stay consistent across the alphabet. Round letters and numerals are drawn as narrow superellipses, while diagonals and joins remain clean and controlled, keeping a disciplined, geometric texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where a tall, condensed voice is desirable: posters, editorial headlines, product packaging, and branding systems that need a space-saving wordmark. It can also work for signage and wayfinding-style graphics when set with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone feels retro-modern and metropolitan, echoing signage and poster lettering with an Art Deco lean. Its narrow, towering proportions add a sleek, efficient presence, while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than severe. The result is stylish and graphic, with a distinct period flavor that still reads contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive condensed display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing strict vertical economy with softened terminals for approachability. It prioritizes a cohesive, stylized silhouette and strong visual identity in short phrases and titles.
In text, the condensed width creates a strong vertical texture and can look dramatic at larger sizes. The tight apertures and narrow bowls give words a compact silhouette, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive set.