Sans Superellipse Porin 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Ikigai' by Monotype, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, authoritative, modern, poster-like, impact, space-saving, bold branding, modern utility, tall, compact, blunt, geometric, rounded corners.
A tall, compact sans with dense vertical strokes and tightly controlled counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and apertures a superelliptical feel, while terminals stay blunt and clean. The overall rhythm is strongly vertical, with narrow letterforms, compact spacing, and simplified joins that keep silhouettes crisp at display sizes. Figures follow the same condensed, blocky geometry for a consistent, tightly packed texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where space is tight and impact is needed. It also works well for signage and bold branding systems that benefit from a compact footprint and a strong, vertically driven texture.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a straightforward, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed proportions and solid shapes evoke industrial signage and bold editorial headlines, leaning more functional than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compressed width, using simplified geometric construction and rounded-rectangle curves to keep forms sturdy and consistent. It prioritizes bold presence and efficient letterfit for attention-grabbing display typography.
Round characters like O/C/G read as squared-off ovals rather than true circles, and many interior spaces are kept small, reinforcing a dense color on the page. The lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike construction with minimal modulation, preserving the same compact, vertical cadence seen in the caps and numerals.