Sans Superellipse Sided 14 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, poster, editorial, retro, assertive, dramatic, space-saving, headline impact, graphic clarity, distinctive geometry, condensed, high-impact, sturdy, crisp, ink-trap hints.
A condensed display face with heavy, compact stems and a tight horizontal footprint. Forms are built from squared-off, softly rounded geometry, giving counters a squarish-oval feel and keeping curves controlled rather than calligraphic. Stroke endings are blunt and clean, with occasional small notches and pinched joins where curves meet stems, which adds a slightly engineered, cut-in look. Lowercase shows single-story a and g, a tall, straight-sided rhythm, and narrow apertures that keep text dense and dark. Numerals follow the same compressed, weighty construction, with simple, sturdy silhouettes and minimal internal space.
Best suited for headlines, posters, mastheads, and branding where condensed width and heavy weight help fit more characters while maintaining strong presence. It can work for short bursts of text in packaging or labels, but its dense color and tight apertures suggest using it at larger sizes or with generous tracking for clearer reading.
The overall tone is bold and attention-forward, suited to messaging that needs to feel urgent, strong, and unmistakable. Its condensed, dark color and squared curvature give it a vintage-industrial and editorial headline flavor—confident, slightly severe, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, geometric voice. The squared curves and subtle notches/pinches suggest an aim for a distinctive, engineered display style that stays clean and reproducible across bold applications.
In longer samples the texture is notably dense, with strong vertical emphasis and limited white space between strokes, so spacing and size will strongly affect legibility. The squarish round forms and occasional pinched joins create a distinctive rhythm that reads as deliberate and graphic, especially in all caps.