Sans Superellipse Agbez 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, utilitarian, contemporary, editorial, space saving, modernization, clarity, impact, condensed, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, vertical stress.
A compact sans with a tall, condensed stance and tight, efficient letterforms. Curves are restrained and frequently resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, superelliptic feel rather than pure circles. Strokes are steady with minimal modulation, terminals are mostly blunt, and corners are softened for a friendlier edge without losing firmness. The overall rhythm is vertical and economical, with slightly varied widths across glyphs that keep words from feeling mechanically uniform.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium runs where compact width and strong silhouettes help maximize impact and fit. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage systems that need a contemporary, utilitarian voice with softened edges. In UI or data-dense layouts, its condensed proportions can help conserve space while maintaining a clear, consistent texture.
The tone reads modern and workmanlike—clean, direct, and a bit industrial—while the rounded corners add approachability. It suggests practical clarity more than elegance, fitting designs that want to feel current, no-nonsense, and confidently graphic.
Likely designed to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans that stays legible and consistent through a rounded-rect geometry. The softened corners and superelliptic curves appear intended to balance firmness with a modern, approachable finish for contemporary graphic applications.
The uppercase has a strong, poster-like presence with narrow apertures and compact counters, while the lowercase keeps the same squared-round construction for consistency in text. Numerals follow the same condensed, sturdy logic, supporting cohesive alphanumeric setting.