Sans Superellipse Akvu 10 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goldana' by Seventh Imperium, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Cheapsman' by Typetemp Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, assertive, retro-tech, no-nonsense, space-saving, high-impact, clear signage, robust display, systematic, compact, mechanical, boxy, rounded corners, squared curves.
This is a condensed, heavy sans with consistent stroke weight and corners that resolve into soft, squared rounds, giving many forms a superellipse/rounded-rectangle silhouette. Curves are tightened and rationalized, counters are compact, and joins stay clean and mechanical, producing a crisp, high-contrast-at-size texture without relying on thick–thin modulation. Proportions are tall and economical, with sturdy verticals, short crossbars, and a generally squared rhythm across both capitals and lowercase.
It suits headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and UI or dashboard accents where a condensed, strong voice is needed. The compact width and sturdy shapes also work well for signage, wayfinding, and sports or team-style typography, especially where text must remain legible under tight spacing and bold reproduction.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a compact, engineered feel that reads as practical rather than expressive. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a slightly retro, industrial warmth, keeping the voice approachable while still firm and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while preserving clear, stable letterforms. By using squared curves and rounded corners with uniform strokes, it aims for a durable, modular look that stays consistent across a wide set of characters.
The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with simplified, squared bowls, reinforcing the geometric system. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, yielding uniform, robust figures that visually align well with the capitals.