Sans Superellipse Uhli 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quartell Round' by NREY (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, apparel graphics, product labels, sporty, aggressive, techy, energetic, modern, convey speed, signal strength, modernize, maximize impact, brand presence, oblique, blocky, squared, rounded corners, angular.
This font is a heavy, oblique sans with compact, squared construction softened by rounded corners. Curves are generally drawn as rounded-rectangle arcs, producing superelliptical bowls and counters, while terminals are mostly blunt with occasional wedge-like cuts that emphasize forward motion. The stance is wide and stable, with sturdy verticals and broad horizontals; diagonals are prominent and crisply formed, giving letters a slightly mechanical, engineered feel. Spacing appears built for impact rather than delicacy, keeping forms dense and visually continuous in all-caps and mixed-case settings.
It performs best in short, bold statements such as sports identities, team or event graphics, esports and racing themes, posters, and punchy packaging or product labels. The dense, oblique shapes also suit interface or display uses where a decisive, high-impact voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and performance-oriented, with a “leaning into the wind” attitude typical of sporty and action-forward branding. Its squared, rounded geometry reads contemporary and technical, suggesting speed, machinery, and competition rather than warmth or tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual momentum with minimal ornament, using squared-rounded geometry and assertive weight to stay legible while feeling fast and modern. It prioritizes impact, consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, and a strong branded silhouette that holds up in large-format display settings.
Round letters like O and Q keep a distinctly squarish silhouette, and numerals follow the same aerodynamic, cut-corner logic for a consistent texture. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than a simple shear, reinforcing a cohesive forward rhythm across letters and figures.