Sans Superellipse Elri 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, condensed, geometric, retro, space saving, modern display, technical tone, geometric consistency, tall, squared, rounded corners, monoline, compact.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly geometric construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving counters and bowls a squared-off, softened feel. Terminals are blunt and clean, with consistent stroke endings and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is compact and vertical, with narrow apertures and streamlined shapes that keep letterforms crisp at larger sizes.
Best suited to display contexts where a condensed, geometric voice helps save horizontal space while staying highly legible at large sizes. It works well for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage, as well as tech- or industry-adjacent branding that benefits from a precise, engineered aesthetic.
The font conveys an industrial, techno-leaning tone with a subtle retro display flavor. Its rigid geometry and compressed stance feel engineered and utilitarian, while the rounded corners keep it from becoming harsh. The result is confident and mechanical, suited to bold, attention-getting messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, modern display sans built from rounded-rectilinear geometry. By combining strict vertical proportions with softened corners and consistent stroke weight, it aims for a clear, impactful look that feels both technical and approachable.
Uppercase forms read particularly structured and architectural, with rounded-rectangle interiors and tight spacing. The lowercase maintains the same narrow, constructed logic, producing a uniform texture in words and a strong vertical cadence in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same design language, appearing compact and sign-like with squared curves and blunt terminals.