Sans Superellipse Sorad 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Queency' by Vampstudio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, compressed, maximum impact, space saving, distinctive texture, poster voice, condensed, blocky, geometric, sculpted, vertical stress.
A tightly compressed display sans with hefty, monoline-to-slightly-modulated strokes and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Many letters are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and counters, then cut with crisp vertical slits and notches that create a split, stencil-adjacent feel without fully breaking forms apart. Curves are broad and controlled, terminals are mostly squared off, and the overall rhythm is strongly vertical, with tall ascenders and compact apertures that emphasize density and punch in headlines. Numerals and capitals share the same heavy, carved-in geometry, keeping a consistent, poster-forward texture across the set.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, mastheads, event graphics, and bold brand marks where the condensed width and split details add character. It can also work for short packaging statements or cover typography when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The tone is bold and declarative, combining a mid-century/Art Deco poster sensibility with an industrial, engineered edge. The repeated vertical cuts give it a dramatic, high-impact voice that reads as theatrical and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact measure, using superelliptical geometry and deliberate internal cuts to create a distinctive, memorable texture. Its condensed proportions and carved forms suggest a focus on display settings where personality and presence matter most.
Because the internal cuts and narrow apertures become prominent at smaller sizes, the face visually prefers generous sizing and spacing where its carved details can read cleanly. Rounded bowls paired with sharp incisions create a strong black/white patterning that can feel rhythmic and architectural in lines of text.