Sans Superellipse Ardif 1 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, signage, branding, headlines, posters, futuristic, minimal, technical, clean, geometric, geometric system, tech aesthetic, display clarity, modern branding, monoline, rounded, boxy, open, airy.
A monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softly squared bowls and long horizontal spans. Corners resolve into consistent radii, while verticals stay straight and clean, producing a sleek, rectilinear rhythm. Curves are restrained and superelliptical rather than circular, visible in letters like C, O, and U, and the overall spacing feels open with generous counters. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) are crisp and angular, contrasting the rounded terminals and reinforcing the engineered look.
Well suited to interface typography, wayfinding, and product or device graphics where a clean, futuristic geometry is desirable. It also works effectively for short headlines, titles, and poster typography at medium to large sizes, where the distinctive rounded-rect forms remain clear and intentional.
The tone is modern and forward-looking, with a calm, schematic precision. Its thin, airy construction reads as high-tech and minimal, evoking interfaces, product labeling, and contemporary architecture rather than editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to translate superelliptical, rounded-rectangle construction into a readable sans, prioritizing a cohesive geometric system and a sleek, contemporary voice. The goal seems to be a distinctive, tech-leaning display style that still maintains clear letterforms across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Many glyphs emphasize horizontal continuity and squared-off apertures, giving words a smooth, track-like flow. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic—especially 0, 8, and 9—while straight-stroked figures like 1, 4, and 7 keep the set feeling technical and consistent.