Sans Superellipse Siraw 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, mechanical, condensed, graphic, impact, clarity, utility, modernist, square-rounded, monoline, tall, sturdy, ink-trap-like.
This typeface is built from tall, condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle geometry, with bowls and counters that read as squarish superellipses. Strokes are largely monoline and end in softened corners rather than sharp terminals, producing a compact, engineered silhouette. Many curves tighten into near-vertical sides, giving letters like O/C/G a rectangular feel, while joins and notches (notably in forms like W and the diagonal/arm junctions) add a slightly technical, cut-in character. Figures and capitals share the same vertical emphasis, creating an even, assertive texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its condensed, squared-round forms can read clearly and establish a bold graphic identity. It also works well for signage, labels, and branding applications that benefit from an industrial or retro-technical voice.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro-modern, like labeling on equipment, packaging, or mid‑century signage. Its rounded corners keep it approachable, but the condensed build and squared curves make it feel purposeful and mechanical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to merge rounded-rectangle geometry with a compact, display-driven rhythm, delivering a sturdy, high-impact sans voice with a slightly engineered, utilitarian edge.
In text, the face creates a strong vertical rhythm with tight interior shapes and pronounced, boxy counters. The glyph set shown favors distinctive constructions (e.g., angular joins and carved-in details) that help maintain character at display sizes while keeping the overall system consistent.