Sans Superellipse Gariv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type and 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display ui, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, headline, space saving, impact, speed, modern utility, condensed, slanted, compact, blocky, rounded corners.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly controlled counters. Letterforms lean forward with a consistent italic angle, giving the set strong directional rhythm. Curves are built from rounded, squared-off shapes, producing superellipse-like bowls and softened corners rather than true geometric circles. Terminals are largely blunt and clipped, and spacing is economical, creating a dense, high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the overall stance, with sturdy shapes and small internal apertures that hold up best at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where high impact and a sense of motion are desired. It can work for posters, sports or fitness identity, packaging callouts, and bold UI labels, particularly when used at sizes that preserve its small counters and dense texture.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, competitive feel. Its forward slant and compressed width suggest speed, urgency, and confidence, making it read as modern and performance-oriented rather than refined or quiet.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while projecting speed and strength. Its rounded-rectilinear curves and clipped terminals aim for a modern, engineered look that stays cohesive across letters and numerals.
The design’s tight apertures and compact proportions create a dark typographic color, especially in longer lines of text. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps the boldness from feeling harsh, adding a slightly engineered, streamlined character.