Sans Superellipse Domak 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, condensed, retro, clean, quirky, space saving, display clarity, modernist tone, signage utility, geometric character, rounded corners, monolinear, high ascenders, open apertures, minimalist.
This font is a tall, tightly set condensed sans with subtly rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes stay largely even, with gentle modulation at curves and terminals, and corners tend to resolve into softened, squared-off ends rather than sharp points. Counters are compact but clear, and many round forms read as superelliptical—more like rounded boxes than perfect circles—creating a consistent, engineered rhythm. Uppercase proportions are narrow and vertical, while the lowercase shows high ascenders, compact bowls, and simple single-storey forms that keep the texture streamlined in text.
It suits headlines, subheads, posters, and signage where height and economy of horizontal space matter. The narrow build and consistent stroke behavior also work well for packaging labels and editorial display lines that need a compact, stylish voice. For longer passages, it performs best at comfortable sizes and line spacing to preserve clarity in the condensed counters.
The overall tone feels modernist and utilitarian with a light retro flavor, like mid-century signage or condensed headline lettering. Its narrow silhouette and rounded corners give it a friendly restraint—efficient and orderly, but not sterile. The repeated superelliptical curves add a subtle quirk that keeps it distinctive in display settings.
The design appears intended to offer a space-saving condensed sans with a rounded-rectangle geometry that reads both functional and characterful. By pairing compact proportions with softened terminals and superelliptical curves, it aims for a distinctive display texture that remains clean and readable.
The numerals and uppercase maintain a strong vertical cadence, and punctuation appears small and unobtrusive, supporting dense setting. In sample text, the condensed width creates a tall, even color that favors headlines and tight columns more than relaxed, airy composition.