Sans Superellipse Usdu 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Miura' by DSType, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, friendly, modern, punchy, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and steady with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and strong silhouette clarity. Terminals and joins favor smooth radii rather than sharp corners, giving rounds like C/O/S and bowls a superellipse feel, while straight-sided letters (E/F/H/N) stay crisp and architectural. Spacing reads generous for the weight, keeping the texture open and legible despite the mass.
Best suited to big, attention-grabbing applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, wayfinding, and bold brand systems. It can also work for short blocks of text when a strong, contemporary voice is desired, especially at display sizes where the rounded counters and wide proportions have room to breathe.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, balancing toughness with approachability thanks to the rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and utilitarian, with a sporty, headline-forward presence that reads bold without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, modern voice, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the weight feeling friendly and controlled. It aims for high visibility and consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures for cohesive display typography.
Uppercase forms appear particularly stable and poster-ready, while lowercase keeps the same sturdy geometry for a consistent texture in running lines. Numerals match the caps in width and weight, with simplified, signage-like shapes that prioritize quick recognition.