Sans Superellipse Egri 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an extremely condensed, monoline sans with a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes stay even and crisp, with rounded terminals and softly squared (superelliptic) bowls that keep curves controlled rather than circular. Counters are narrow and vertical, ascenders are tall, and overall spacing is tight, producing a strong vertical rhythm. The forms are streamlined and economical—letters like M/W are built from steep diagonals, while round letters like O/Q read as narrow rounded rectangles, reinforcing a consistent, engineered geometry.
Best suited for display roles where space is limited or a tall, compressed look is desired—headlines, cover lines, captions in narrow columns, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for UI labels or dashboards when a condensed, energetic voice is needed, though it will be most effective at larger sizes where the narrow counters have room to breathe.
The overall tone is fast, sharp, and contemporary, with a slightly dramatic, high-energy feel driven by the steep slant and compressed proportions. It suggests speed, efficiency, and a modernist sensibility rather than warmth or nostalgia, making it feel at home in design-forward or tech-adjacent contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility within minimal horizontal space, using consistent monoline construction and controlled rounded-rect geometry. The steep slant and tall proportions emphasize motion and hierarchy, helping short phrases and titling read as dynamic and modern.
In text, the narrow set creates a dense texture and strong line continuity, especially in mixed-case. The digit set mirrors the same tall, condensed structure, giving numerals a compact, utilitarian presence suited to tight layouts. Because many shapes are intentionally reduced and tall, the font’s character relies on rhythm and silhouette more than generous internal space.