Sans Superellipse Elsu 19 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is built from thin, monoline strokes with squared-off terminals and consistently rounded corners, giving many letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) skeleton. Curves are simplified into smooth, boxy arcs, while verticals stay straight and crisp, producing a modular, engineered rhythm. Proportions are condensed with compact bowls and tight counters; several lowercase forms (notably a, e) use closed, single-storey constructions with small apertures. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with clear, simple diagonals in V/W/X and restrained crossbars and joins.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy where its thin strokes and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly—UI labels, dashboards, product naming, tech and sci‑fi branding, and contemporary editorial headlines. In print, it suits posters and packaging that benefit from a clean, futuristic voice, especially when set with extra tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels futuristic and technical, with a minimalist, instrument-like precision. Its narrow, linear construction and softened corners read as sleek and modern rather than cold, suggesting a designed-for-interface sensibility.
The design appears intended to translate a superelliptic, rounded-rectangle motif into a coherent alphabet with a light, precise stroke. The consistent corner radii and simplified curves suggest a focus on modernity and system-like uniformity, aimed at clean display typography with a distinctive geometric signature.
Round letters such as O/Q and zero-like forms lean toward squarish ovals, reinforcing the geometric theme. The punctuation and dots appear small and neat, and the light stroke weight makes spacing and alignment feel airy at display sizes, while dense text may require generous size or tracking for comfort.