Sans Superellipse Ehkos 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code snippets, ui labels, technical docs, data tables, captions, technical, retro, utilitarian, forward-leaning, clean, space efficiency, grid alignment, functional clarity, modern utility, condensed, oblique, rounded, uniform strokes, boxy curves.
A condensed oblique sans with uniform, low-contrast strokes and a distinctly engineered rhythm. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls, giving letters such as C, G, O, and Q a squarish roundness rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are crisp and mostly straight-cut, counters are compact, and verticals dominate, producing a tight, efficient silhouette. The monospaced spacing creates a steady, typewriter-like cadence across both uppercase and lowercase, with clear, uncluttered punctuation-like dots and simple, functional numerals.
Well-suited to interfaces and technical layouts where consistent character widths help alignment, such as code samples, tabular data, console-style readouts, and compact UI labeling. It can also work for short display lines that want a clean, retro-technical impression without heavy stylistic decoration.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a subtle retro-computing flavor. Its forward slant adds motion and urgency without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the personality disciplined and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, grid-friendly sans that remains legible and orderly in structured settings. Rounded-rectangular curves and a controlled slant suggest an aim for modernist clarity with a hint of classic terminal/typewriter aesthetics.
Diagonal-heavy letters (K, V, W, X, Y) appear sharp and assertive against the rounded bowls, reinforcing a geometric, engineered feel. The condensed proportions and consistent sidebearings emphasize grid alignment and tabular structure, while the rounded corners prevent the design from feeling harsh.