Sans Superellipse Elri 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, interface, techno, utilitarian, industrial, condensed, retro-futurist, space-saving, high impact, systematic, signage clarity, tech branding, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, monolinear, tall.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact, tightly spaced rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform with clean, squared-off terminals, while curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms that soften corners without feeling geometric-circular. Counters tend to be narrow and rectangular, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel; bowls and apertures are controlled and compact, with minimal stroke modulation. The overall texture is dark and even, designed to hold shape clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its condensed width and strong verticality help fit more characters per line. It works well for posters, sports or event titling, product packaging, wayfinding, and UI/tech graphics where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. For long-form reading, it will likely be more effective as an accent face paired with a more open text font.
The tone is technical and disciplined, suggesting industrial labeling and contemporary sci‑fi interfaces. Rounded corners add a friendly restraint to an otherwise strict, mechanical voice, balancing severity with approachability. It reads as purposeful and efficient rather than expressive or calligraphic.
Likely designed to provide a space-saving, high-clarity sans with a modular, rounded-rect geometry that feels modern and systematized. The consistent stroke treatment and controlled counters prioritize repeatable shapes and strong word silhouettes for titles and functional typography.
Distinctive angular joins and squared curves create strong silhouette recognition in capitals, while the lowercase maintains the same modular logic for a cohesive system. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rectangle construction, keeping the set consistent for information-heavy layouts.