Sans Superellipse Ragad 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Cimo' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, assertive, urban, poster-like, utilitarian, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, systematic geometry, compressed, monolinear, rectilinear, rounded corners, compact.
A tightly condensed sans with heavy, monolinear strokes and a strong vertical emphasis. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and unflared, joins are sturdy, and spacing is compact, creating a dense rhythm suited to narrow columns. The lowercase maintains prominent ascenders and compact counters; figures follow the same tall, compressed construction for consistent texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where space is limited but maximum impact is needed. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a compact, uniform texture and strong, modern letterforms.
The overall tone feels bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, slightly industrial edge. Its compressed proportions and firm silhouettes project urgency and impact, reading as confident and headline-driven rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver high visual density and strong presence in narrow widths, while maintaining smooth, rounded-rect geometry for a contemporary, engineered feel. It prioritizes punchy display readability and consistent texture across letters and figures.
Round letters like O, C, and G appear built from rounded rectangles, producing a distinctive squared-off curvature throughout. Diagonal forms (V, W, X, Y) keep narrow apertures and strong symmetry, reinforcing the font’s tight, vertical cadence.