Sans Superellipse Fenis 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Albireo' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Mongoose' by Kostic, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, urgent, energetic, tough, retro, impact, speed, space saving, emphasis, display strength, condensed, oblique, heavy, compact, rounded corners.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, heavy sans with a pronounced rightward slant and compact spacing. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle curves and softened corners that keep counters open despite the mass. The proportions are tall and compressed, with short crossbars and small apertures that create a strong vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same compact, punchy construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, cover lines, and branding that needs immediate impact in limited horizontal space. It also works well for sports and fitness identities, energetic event graphics, and punchy packaging or label typography where bold, slanted emphasis helps lead the eye.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and kinetic, evoking speed and competition. Its compressed stance and aggressive slant add urgency, while the rounded geometry prevents it from feeling sharp or technical, giving it a bold, street-and-sport personality.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and speed in a compact footprint, combining a heavy condensed build with rounded geometric curves for a modernized athletic display look. The consistent stroke weight and controlled counters suggest a focus on strong silhouette and quick recognition in high-contrast layouts.
Because of the dense letterforms and tight internal spaces, it gains impact as size increases; at smaller sizes the heavy shapes can visually merge, especially in longer passages. The italic angle and narrow set make it particularly effective for short bursts of text where momentum and emphasis are desired.