Sans Superellipse Elno 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, retro, dynamic, urgent, editorial, space saving, high impact, motion, headline focus, branding, condensed, slanted, compact, tall, sharp.
A tightly condensed, steeply slanted sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are weighty with a clean, largely monoline feel and only subtle contrast, while terminals tend to finish in crisp, angled cuts rather than rounded ends. Curves are pulled into narrow ovals and rounded-rectangle shapes, producing smooth, streamlined bowls and a consistently compressed rhythm. Letterforms stay simple and punchy, with minimal detailing and strong vertical emphasis across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and high-impact advertising where a condensed, kinetic word shape is an advantage. It also fits sports and entertainment branding, packaging callouts, and cover lines that need to feel fast and emphatic, especially when set large or in short bursts of text.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and attention-grabbing, with a sporty, poster-like energy. Its strong slant and compressed width create a sense of motion and urgency that reads as retro display without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a strong slant with condensed proportions to create speed and emphasis. Its simplified, rounded-rectangle construction keeps the style cohesive while prioritizing bold, legible silhouettes for display typography.
The steep oblique angle and narrow apertures can make long passages feel dense, but the strong silhouette and consistent spacing help it hold together well at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same tall, compressed construction, reinforcing a uniform, headline-forward texture across mixed text.