Sans Superellipse Sidor 11 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, modernist, theatrical, impact, refinement, space saving, headline focus, brand voice, condensed, display, vertical stress, flared terminals, sculpted curves.
This typeface presents a tightly condensed, vertical silhouette with pronounced thick–thin modulation and largely straight-sided construction. Curves are drawn with a controlled, superelliptical feel—rounded but taut—while joins and counters stay compact, producing dense internal shapes. Many strokes end in subtle flares rather than crisp serifs, giving terminals a tapered, carved finish. Lowercase forms keep a compact x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, and the overall rhythm alternates between stark vertical stems and narrow, pinched bowls for a distinctly compressed texture.
Best suited for headlines, large subheads, and short editorial lines where its condensed width and sharp contrast can create impact. It can work well for fashion, cultural, or premium branding applications—logotypes, cover lines, and packaging—where a tall, refined voice is desired. For longer reading, it will perform best when given generous size and spacing to offset the dense counters.
The tone is editorial and dramatic, mixing fashion-style elegance with a slightly theatrical intensity. Its strong verticality and sculpted contrast read as confident and premium, suited to attention-grabbing typographic statements rather than quiet neutrality. The impression is contemporary with a nod to classic display lettering conventions.
The design appears intended as a statement condensed display face that combines modern geometric control with sculpted contrast and subtly flared terminals. Its proportions prioritize height and presence, aiming to deliver an upscale, high-impact look in tight horizontal spaces.
In the samples, the heavier verticals dominate while crossbars and connecting strokes stay comparatively fine, creating a shimmering contrast pattern in lines of text. Round characters (like O/o and numerals) appear deliberately narrow with tight counters, emphasizing a tall, columnar presence. The caps feel particularly monumental, while the lowercase adds a touch of softness through more rounded shoulders and a single-storey style in several forms.