Sans Superellipse Amja 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, retro, poster-like, playful, punchy, space-saving impact, attention capture, retro flavor, distinct voice, tilted, compressed, blocky, rounded, high-impact.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with a consistent left-leaning (reverse-italic) slant and compact proportions. Strokes are sturdy and largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle curves that keep bowls and counters soft rather than sharp. The design mixes straight, vertical-sided structures with pinched joins and slightly irregular internal spacing, creating a lively rhythm. Narrow apertures and small counters emphasize density, while figures and capitals retain clear silhouettes suitable for display settings.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and signage where dense letterforms help conserve horizontal space. It can work for brief subheads or emphasized UI labels when set large enough to preserve counter clarity, but its tight interior spaces make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a vintage poster and headline sensibility. Its compressed, leaning stance adds urgency and motion, while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result reads as bold, attention-grabbing, and slightly quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a condensed footprint, combining a strong, uniform stroke with rounded-rectangle geometry and a distinctive reverse-leaning slant. Its small counters and lively irregularities suggest an emphasis on characterful display typography over neutral text setting.
Round letters (like O/Q) appear more superelliptical than purely geometric, and several glyphs show intentional idiosyncrasies that add character in text lines. The numerals share the same compact, weighty construction and maintain consistent color at larger sizes.