Sans Superellipse Pobep 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, quirky, retro, playful, hand-drawn, casual, personality, space-saving, friendly display, retro flavor, casual readability, condensed, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy.
A condensed, monolinear sans with softly squared, rounded-rectangle construction and gently tapered terminals. The letterforms are tall and compact with a high x-height, tight interior counters, and an energetic, slightly uneven rhythm that feels intentionally informal rather than mechanically rigid. Curves are more superellipse-like than circular, giving bowls and digits a boxy-round profile; joints stay clean and simple, with minimal contrast and no ornamental detailing.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its condensed proportions and quirky rhythm can add personality—such as posters, packaging, labels, branding accents, and casual signage. It can also work for UI or captions when a friendly, characterful condensed look is desired, provided sizes are large enough to preserve the tight counters.
The overall tone is lively and offbeat, blending mid-century display charm with a friendly, homemade sensibility. Its narrow build and buoyant shapes create a humorous, conversational voice that reads as approachable and a little mischievous.
The design appears intended as a personality-forward condensed sans that stays simple and legible while introducing playful, rounded-rect geometry. Its combination of tall proportions, compact spacing, and softly squared curves suggests a display font meant to feel modern-retro and approachable.
The alphabet shows consistent condensation across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with small counters and compact apertures that favor punchy silhouettes. Rounded corners and slight stroke tapering at ends help prevent the shapes from feeling harsh despite the tight proportions.