Sans Superellipse Derih 1 is a very light, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hinnual' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, product design, dashboards, posters, sleek, technical, futuristic, clean, calm, modernize, soften geometry, add motion, systematize forms, rounded corners, soft geometry, obround forms, open apertures, slanted terminals.
This typeface uses a smooth, single-stroke construction with consistently rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls, giving many letters an obround, rounded-rectangle silhouette. Curves transition into straights with soft joints rather than sharp vertices, and stroke endings are generally clean and unbracketed. The italic slant is steady and paired with slightly squared-off counters in forms like C, D, O, and Q, producing a controlled, engineered rhythm. Uppercase shapes read streamlined and compact, while the lowercase keeps open apertures and a simple, unembellished build; numerals follow the same rounded-rectangular logic for a coherent set.
It suits UI labels, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clean, modern italic can add motion without becoming decorative. The distinctive rounded-rect geometry also works well for tech branding, product packaging, and contemporary posters where a sleek, engineered feel is desired.
The overall tone feels modern and technical, with a calm, streamlined presence that suggests contemporary interfaces and product aesthetics. The rounded geometry softens the voice, keeping it approachable while still reading as precise and forward-looking.
The design appears intended to blend geometric regularity with softer, rounded corners, delivering a modern italic voice that feels both precise and friendly. Its consistent superellipse-based forms suggest a focus on visual coherence across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for contemporary display and interface contexts.
Several characters emphasize flat-ish tops and bottoms with rounded corners, creating a distinctive “soft-square” motif across both letters and figures. Diagonal-heavy glyphs (like V, W, X, and the italic lowercase) maintain a smooth, gliding motion that reinforces the font’s contemporary, aerodynamic character.