Sans Superellipse Upso 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, app ui, tech, futuristic, industrial, arcade, robust, impact, modernity, systematization, tech branding, display clarity, rounded, squarish, geometric, blocky, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with blunt terminals and large, soft corners. Counters are compact and often squared-off, creating a dense, blocklike texture with strong uniform stroke weight and minimal modulation. The proportions lean expanded, while key shapes (like O/0 and bowls) stay boxy and controlled; diagonals in V/W/X/Y are sharply cut but still softened by generous rounding. Spacing appears steady and utilitarian, emphasizing solid silhouette clarity over delicate detail.
Best suited for branding and display work where a strong, geometric voice is desirable—logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, and tech-themed graphics. It can also work for interface titles or signage-style labeling when a compact, high-impact shape language is needed, but its dense counters suggest avoiding long passages of small text.
The overall tone feels engineered and contemporary, with a sporty, tech-forward attitude reminiscent of sci-fi interfaces and arcade-era display lettering. Its chunky, rounded geometry reads confident and durable, projecting a clean but assertive personality rather than a friendly or calligraphic one.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a unified rounded-rect geometry, prioritizing bold silhouettes, consistent rhythm, and a distinctly modern, synthetic feel.
The design’s squarish apertures and tight interior space make it especially distinctive at larger sizes, where the superellipse geometry and rounded corners become a primary visual motif. The numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, reinforcing a cohesive, system-like look across letters and figures.