Sans Superellipse Asrus 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, packaging, headlines, logos, retro tech, playful, friendly, quirky, minimal, geometric system, friendly tech, distinctive display, clean signage, rounded corners, monoline, condensed, geometric, superelliptical.
A monoline sans with a condensed, vertically oriented stance and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes keep a consistent weight with softly squared terminals and generous corner radii, producing smooth, boxy bowls and open counters. Capitals are tall and simplified, while lowercase forms stay compact and clean with minimal modulation, giving the face an even, steady rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with straightforward, legible shapes and uniform stroke behavior.
Best suited to display settings where its distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry can read clearly, such as posters, packaging, titles, and branding marks. It also works well for short UI-style labels, signage, and pull quotes, especially when a friendly retro-tech flavor is desired; for long paragraphs it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample leading.
The overall tone feels retro-futuristic and lightly whimsical, like signage and interface lettering from mid-century and early-digital contexts. Its rounded corners and simple geometry read friendly and approachable, while the tall, narrow proportions add a slightly utilitarian, techy edge.
The design appears intended to translate superelliptical, rounded-rect forms into a practical sans for contemporary use, balancing a clean geometric system with a personable, playful finish. It prioritizes consistency of stroke and corner treatment to deliver a recognizable voice across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing appears moderately open for a condensed design, helping maintain clarity in running text. The glyphs favor single-storey, simplified constructions and soft terminal treatments, reinforcing a cohesive, geometric voice across letters and figures.