Sans Superellipse Tekiv 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN' by FontFont, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, and 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, authoritative, retro, stencil effect, strong impact, industrial voice, compact display, stenciled, condensed, blocky, ink-trap, tall.
A condensed, heavy sans with a distinctly stenciled construction: many strokes are interrupted by narrow vertical splits and small gaps, creating a segmented, cut-out look. Counters tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes, and curves are simplified into chunky, squared-off forms, keeping contrast minimal and stroke endings mostly flat. The design is tall and compact, with tight internal space in letters like B, D, O, and P, and consistent gap placement that reads as intentional tooling rather than random distress. Numerals follow the same modular logic, with prominent breaks and sturdy silhouettes that keep their shape at display sizes.
Best suited to display work where the stencil texture can read clearly: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and product labeling. It also works well for short callouts, section headers, and branding accents that benefit from an industrial or utilitarian feel.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian tone—confident, tough, and slightly retro. Its stencil breaks evoke labeling, fabrication, and field equipment, giving text an authoritative, no-nonsense voice with a hint of rugged character.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a consistent stencil mechanic, balancing sturdy geometry with deliberate breaks to suggest physical production, tagging, or cut-letter processes.
Because the stencil interruptions are frequent and fairly narrow, the texture becomes more pronounced as size decreases, which can reduce clarity in dense settings. In short lines and headlines, the repeated vertical splits create a distinctive rhythm and recognizable “marked” appearance.