Sans Superellipse Filut 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer and 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promos, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, speed, modernity, branding, rounded, geometric, oblique, chunky, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded geometric sans with a strong forward slant and broad, compact letterforms. The design is built from squarish curves and rounded-rectangle geometry, producing smooth corners, firm terminals, and a sturdy, even stroke feel. Counters tend to be tight and apertures relatively closed, giving the face a dense, high-impact texture. The overall rhythm is energetic and emphatic, with italic construction that reads as intentionally engineered rather than calligraphic.
Best for short, bold applications such as headlines, posters, promo graphics, athletic branding, and product packaging where a compact, energetic presence helps text stand out. It can also work for subheads and UI callouts when strong emphasis is desired.
The tone is assertive and fast-moving, with a contemporary, sporty edge. Its thick, rounded shapes feel friendly but forceful, suggesting speed, strength, and immediacy—well suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a sleek, engineered italic stance and rounded-rectangle geometry. It aims for a contemporary display voice that reads quickly, feels robust, and communicates motion and confidence.
At display sizes the superelliptical rounding and squared-off curves become a defining signature, especially in bowls and numerals. In longer text the density and tight internal spaces create a dark, compact color that prioritizes impact over delicacy.