Sans Superellipse Elpi 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, fashion, modernist, airy, modern elegance, italic display, editorial voice, brand emphasis, slanted, rational, refined, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface is a sharply slanted italic with clean, sans-like construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are drawn with smooth, rounded-rectangle logic, while joins and terminals stay crisp and controlled, often ending in tapered points rather than full serifs. Proportions lean tall and narrow in many letters, with open counters and generous internal spacing that keeps forms from clogging at small sizes. The overall rhythm is lively: verticals feel slightly sprung, rounds are taut, and diagonals are long and decisive, producing a sleek, forward-leaning texture across words.
It performs best in headlines, decks, and short passages where the slanted rhythm and contrast can be appreciated—magazine layouts, brand wordmarks, packaging, and campaign graphics. It can also work for emphasis in text settings (quotes, standfirsts, captions) when paired with a calmer companion for body copy.
The tone is refined and contemporary, with a fashion/editorial polish that feels confident without becoming ornamental. Its italic energy reads dynamic and premium, suggesting speed, sophistication, and a slightly dramatic flair suited to display-led typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic voice that combines sans-like cleanliness with refined contrast, offering a sleek alternative to traditional serif italics. Its rounded-rectilinear curves and tight, disciplined terminals aim for contemporary elegance and strong editorial presence.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent, streamlined silhouette, while the lowercase introduces more expressive, cursive-like movement (notably in letters with descenders and looped shapes). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and appear well matched for titling and pull-quote use, with clear differentiation and a stylish, slanted stance.