Sans Superellipse Radur 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Galexias' by Maulana Creative; 'Placard Next', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, punchy, utilitarian, retro-leaning, space-saving, headline impact, clarity, strong presence, brand voice, architectural, compact, crisp, dense, industrial.
The overall color is dense and vertical, driven by compact proportions and consistently sturdy strokes. Round forms lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, with smooth curves that keep counters relatively open despite the narrow width. Terminals are mostly clean and straightforward, producing a crisp rhythm; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” and the figures follow the same tall, condensed logic for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a tall, condensed voice and strong typographic color. It also works well for signage-style applications, labels, and UI callouts where compact width and crisp forms help fit more text into narrow columns. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes where its condensed density remains comfortable to read.
This typeface feels assertive and architectural, with a tight, no-nonsense voice that reads as modern and slightly retro. Its condensed stance and sturdy presence give it a confident, attention-grabbing tone suited to messaging that needs to land quickly.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining clear silhouettes and a steady typographic rhythm. Its rounded-rectilinear construction suggests a goal of combining a contemporary geometric feel with sturdy, practical legibility.
The condensed spacing and vertical emphasis create a pronounced “stacked” texture in lines of text, while the rounded-rectangle bowls help prevent the design from feeling overly rigid. The numerals and uppercase maintain consistent proportions, reinforcing a unified, display-forward system.