Sans Superellipse Nulab 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Futura Display EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Display Board JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Bathysphere' by Kickingbird, 'Futura' by Linotype, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura ND Display' by Neufville Digital, 'Futura Display SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Deko Display Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Futura' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, retro, playful, sturdy, techy, impact, compactness, branding, modularity, rounded corners, blocky, compressed, geometric, monoline.
A compact, heavy sans with a strong rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, creating dense, dark letterforms and a steady typographic color. Counters are small and often rectangular or pill-shaped, while joins and terminals are squared-off but cushioned, giving the design a machined, molded feel. Proportions are condensed and tall, with an assertive cap presence and a large, readable lowercase that keeps internal spaces tight but controlled.
Best used at display sizes where its dense weight and condensed build can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work for short UI labels or game/tech graphics when a compact, high-presence wordmark is needed, though extended small-size text may feel tight due to the small counters and heavy color.
The overall tone feels bold and utilitarian with a friendly edge—like industrial signage or retro equipment labeling rendered in softened blocks. Its chunky geometry reads confident and attention-grabbing, while the rounded corners prevent it from feeling aggressive. The resulting voice is both nostalgic and tech-forward, suited to energetic, graphic messaging.
The design appears intended to translate the clarity of geometric sans lettering into a bold, compact voice with softened corners for approachability. Its superelliptical skeleton suggests a deliberate, modular system aimed at strong branding and high-contrast messaging through mass and shape rather than stroke contrast.
The rhythm is built from repeated verticals and rounded rectangles, producing a uniform, modular texture across words. Wider shapes (like M/W) expand to accommodate structure, but the design retains a compressed stance overall, emphasizing impact over delicacy.