Sans Superellipse Humes 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR and 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, condensed, punchy, industrial, assertive, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern geometry, strong branding, display focus, blocky, compact, rounded, sturdy, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with a distinctly squared-off, superelliptic construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and vertical strokes dominate the silhouette. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with consistent stroke weight and tight apertures that create dense interior spaces. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” short extenders, and generally closed shapes; numerals follow the same compressed, blocklike rhythm. Overall spacing reads tight and economical, favoring mass and impact over openness.
Best suited to headlines, short display lines, logos, and bold branding where condensed width and heavy color are advantages. It can work well on packaging and signage that needs high visual density and strong presence, especially at medium to large sizes where the tight apertures remain clear.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, projecting strength and urgency with a compressed, poster-like presence. Its rounded corners soften the aggression slightly, keeping the voice contemporary rather than strictly mechanical. The result feels sporty and industrial—built for attention and fast recognition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and modern. It prioritizes bold silhouette and uniform rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography.
The superelliptic geometry is especially noticeable in round letters (C, O, Q, 0), which look more like rounded boxes than circles. Many forms show narrow counters and compact joins, giving words a solid, continuous texture in lines of text.