Sans Superellipse Byres 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed monoline sans with extremely tall proportions and compact letter widths. Strokes are consistently thin with minimal contrast, and terminals are softened by rounded-rectangle corners, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel. The design relies on long verticals and small, economical curves; bowls are narrow and often close to the stem, while crossbars and arms are short and restrained. Spacing appears tight and rhythmic, producing a continuous, linear texture in words and sentences.
Best suited to display contexts where its tall, condensed silhouette can create a strong vertical rhythm—such as posters, headlines, logotypes, and product branding. It can also work for packaging and editorial titling when generous size and spacing are available to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is sleek and engineered, with a retro-futurist, instrument-panel sensibility. Its narrow, wirelike construction feels precise and cool rather than friendly, projecting a sense of efficiency and controlled elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly space-efficient, modern display voice built from simplified geometry. By combining monoline strokes with rounded-rectangle construction, it aims for a consistent, technical aesthetic that remains distinctive in short bursts of text.
Distinctive superelliptical curves show up across round forms, keeping the geometry consistent between letters and figures. The font’s extreme vertical emphasis makes it visually striking at display sizes, while the thin stroke and tight internal spaces can make dense text feel delicate.