Sans Superellipse Benum 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, tech branding, ui labels, futuristic, technical, sporty, edgy, sleek, speed, modernity, compactness, precision, display impact, condensed, oblique, monoline, angular, rounded corners.
A sharply oblique, extremely condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) construction in bowls and counters. The letters are tall and streamlined, with tight apertures and compact, pill-like ovals in forms such as O and 0, while many stems and diagonals taper into crisp, angled terminals. Curves are controlled and squared-off rather than fully circular, producing a clean, engineered rhythm; spacing is relatively tight and the overall texture reads as fast and continuous in text.
Best used for headlines, posters, and brand marks where a fast, aerodynamic look is desirable. It also fits tech and motorsport-inspired graphics, packaging callouts, and compact UI labels where narrow width helps conserve space without losing a bold, directional presence.
The font projects speed and precision, combining a racing-style slant with a utilitarian, machine-made feel. Its narrow, forward-leaning silhouettes and clipped details give it an assertive, modern tone suited to high-energy and tech-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-speed, contemporary sans voice by pairing superelliptical round forms with an aggressive oblique stance and tightly condensed proportions, prioritizing impact and a sleek, technical texture in display settings.
Distinctive numerals and capitals emphasize verticality and forward motion, and the oblique angle is consistent across the set for a cohesive, italicized voice. The condensed proportions make it visually striking in short runs, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it from feeling harsh or purely geometric.