Sans Superellipse Sikuf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, art deco, condensed, elegant, retro, crisp, deco revival, space saving, modern elegance, geometric rigor, monoline feel, rounded corners, rectilinear, geometric, tall proportions.
A tall, tightly set sans with an ultra-condensed footprint and a distinctive rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are largely vertical and straight, with softly radiused corners and rounded terminals that keep the geometry from feeling harsh. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls and narrow apertures, while horizontals and diagonals read lighter than the dominant verticals, creating a refined, display-oriented contrast. The lowercase is similarly narrow and upright, with simple, single-storey forms (notably for a and g) and compact counters; numerals follow the same slim, rounded-rect rhythm and align cleanly with the overall vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed proportions and crisp geometry can read as a deliberate style choice. It works particularly well for headlines, branding and wordmarks, fashion/editorial titling, posters, and packaging where a tall, elegant texture and Art Deco cues are desirable. In longer text, it can create a striking, rhythmic column effect when generous line spacing is available.
The overall tone is sleek and metropolitan, with a clear Art Deco and early-modernist flavor. Its narrow, architectural rhythm feels poised and upscale, suggesting fashion, nightlife, and poster-era sophistication more than everyday neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver a compact, high-style display voice built on rounded-rect geometry and strong vertical emphasis. Its consistent superelliptical forms and restrained detailing suggest an intention to evoke Deco-era refinement while remaining clean and contemporary.
The design’s character comes from consistent radiusing and a strong vertical spine across many glyphs, producing a steady, column-like texture in paragraphs. Wide letters like W and M remain compressed and angular, preserving the condensed color while adding sharp, graphic moments in word shapes.