Sans Superellipse Denos 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, app branding, wayfinding, data display, packaging, modern, technical, clean, efficient, sleek, space saving, modernization, technical clarity, dynamic emphasis, geometric softness, rounded, superelliptic, monolinear, condensed, oblique.
A condensed, oblique sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Bowls and counters read as soft superellipses, with squared-off terminals gently radiused rather than sharply cut. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact apertures and a consistent, engineered geometry across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Numerals follow the same streamlined logic, staying simple and upright in structure while matching the overall slanted stance.
Works well where space is limited and a clean, contemporary tone is needed, such as UI labels, dashboards, navigation elements, and compact headings. The condensed proportions and oblique angle also suit branding accents, packaging, and modern editorial callouts where a sense of motion is desirable.
The overall tone feels modern and utilitarian, with a slightly futuristic, technical flavor. Its rounded geometry softens the voice just enough to keep it approachable, while the condensed, slanted posture adds momentum and a sense of speed.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle skeleton, balancing technical precision with friendly curvature. The consistent slant and tight proportions suggest a focus on dynamic headings and compact text settings without relying on high-contrast styling.
Distinctive details include a single-storey 'a' and 'g', a compact 'e' with a tight eye, and rounded corners that keep even angular letters like K, V, W, and X from feeling harsh. The forms remain consistent at text sizes in the sample, favoring smooth silhouettes and controlled spacing over expressive contrast.