Sans Superellipse Beluf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, titles, retro, kinetic, sleek, playful, speedy, space saving, dynamic tone, retro modern, display impact, condensed, slanted, rounded, monoline, tall.
This typeface is a tall, tightly condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and largely monoline strokes. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: counters are narrow and softly squared, and curves resolve into smooth, blunt terminals rather than sharp points. Capitals are long and lean with compact bowls (notably in B, D, P, R), while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with simple single-storey constructions and narrow apertures. Numerals follow the same vertical emphasis, with clean, streamlined shapes that read well in sequences.
It excels in headlines, posters, and title treatments where a compact width and sense of motion are desirable. The narrow footprint makes it useful for packaging, signage, and logotypes that need to fit more characters into limited horizontal space, and it can work for short bursts of editorial callouts when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is fast and stylish, evoking mid-century display typography with a modern, minimal finish. Its narrow, slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable and lightly playful rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, energetic sans voice that feels both retro-inspired and contemporary. Its superelliptical, rounded-rectangle construction and monoline texture aim for a clean, graphic impact with distinctive rhythm in display settings.
Because of the extreme condensation and tight interior spaces, small sizes may feel dense; the design is most comfortable when given breathing room and modest tracking. The consistent stroke weight and softened corners keep lines of text even, though the strong slant makes it feel more display-oriented than purely utilitarian.