Sans Superellipse Safa 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, modern, industrial, space saving, display impact, motion emphasis, modern utility, condensed, oblique, rounded, high-impact, tight spacing.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with tight proportions and sturdy, rounded-corner construction. Curves read as squarish ovals, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel, while terminals are mostly blunt and clean. The stroke weight is consistently strong, with subtle modulation showing up mainly in rounded joins and angled strokes. Uppercase forms are tall and compact; lowercase is similarly compressed with straightforward, geometric shapes and short extenders. Numerals follow the same compact, punchy rhythm with broad curves and decisive diagonals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, athletic or motorsport branding, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for signage or UI callouts where a compact, energetic voice is needed, though longer passages will read as dense due to its tight, heavy texture.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and athletic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and immediacy. Its dense silhouettes and compact spacing feel assertive and contemporary, leaning toward a utilitarian, performance-driven voice rather than a delicate or editorial one.
Likely designed to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, modern sans structure. The rounded-rectangle geometry and consistent slant aim to create a cohesive, kinetic texture that stays bold and legible at display sizes.
The set emphasizes simple, high-contrast silhouettes at the word level: wide internal counters are limited, and many letters rely on strong outer shapes for recognition. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified slanted texture in longer lines.