Sans Superellipse Pobus 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, modern, authoritative, space saving, high impact, geometric consistency, display clarity, rectilinear, rounded corners, compact, tall, clean.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with a compact footprint and firm, even stroke weight. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel (notably in O, Q, and the lowercase rounds). Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and crisp joins that keep the texture uniform at display sizes. The lowercase has a straightforward, workmanlike construction with simple shoulders and a single-storey a and g; numerals are similarly narrow and vertically oriented for tight fitting settings.
This font suits space-constrained headlines, posters, and packaging where you need strong impact in a narrow measure. It also works well for signage, labels, and technical or industrial-themed branding that benefits from compact, vertically driven letterforms.
The overall tone is direct and functional, with an industrial, no-nonsense voice. Its compressed proportions and squared rounding add a sense of engineered precision, making the style feel assertive and contemporary rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and legibility in tight horizontal space while maintaining a clean, geometric consistency. By blending squared curves with rounded corners and uniform strokes, it aims for a modern, engineered look that stays stable and readable at larger sizes.
The narrow set width and tall ascenders/descenders create a strong vertical rhythm and dense typographic color. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps curved letters from feeling soft, preserving a sharp, mechanical character even in the more circular forms.