Sans Superellipse Fonif 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conthey' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, apparel, playful, sporty, retro, friendly, energetic, impact, motion, approachability, retro display, brand emphasis, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smoothly softened corners throughout. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with tight internal counters that create a compact, punchy texture in words. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals, and many joins are blunted rather than sharp, reinforcing the superelliptical geometry. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, giving the forms forward motion while maintaining sturdy, blocky silhouettes.
Best suited to display roles where weight and slant can do the work: headlines, posters, sports or lifestyle branding, and logo wordmarks. The compact counters and heavy color make it particularly effective on packaging and apparel graphics, and it can add a lively, informal emphasis in short UI labels or callouts when used sparingly.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, sporty flavor that reads as energetic rather than formal. Its rounded massing and bouncy rhythm suggest mid-century display styling and casual headline confidence, making it feel friendly and attention-seeking without becoming whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, rounded geometry and a strong italic drive. By combining thick monoline strokes with softened rectangular curves, it aims for a modern-retro display voice that stays clean, readable, and brand-forward.
Uppercase shapes are broad and simplified with squared rounds (notably in C/G/O/Q), while lowercase adds a softer, more informal rhythm via single-storey forms and bulb-like terminals. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, staying stout and highly legible at display sizes, with a consistent slant that helps them integrate smoothly into italic text settings.