Sans Superellipse Pokol 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A monoline sans with soft, superelliptical construction: curves read as rounded-rectangle arcs, and many terminals finish with gentle, blunted ends rather than sharp cuts. Strokes are even and clean, with a slightly condensed feel and compact counters; round letters like O and C appear squarish-rounded, while verticals stay straight and firm. The lowercase shows simplified, single-storey forms and a restrained x-height, giving the text a taller, airier rhythm; numerals follow the same rounded, geometric logic with clear, open shapes.
Best suited to display work where its rounded, geometric personality can lead: brand marks, posters, packaging, storefront/signage, and short editorial headlines. It can work for brief UI labels or captions when a friendly, retro-futuristic voice is desired, though its distinctive proportions and compact counters make it most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and slightly sci‑fi, combining a 1960s–70s signage flavor with a modern geometric neatness. Its softened geometry and quirky details make it feel approachable and characterful rather than strictly neutral.
The font appears intended to translate superellipse-based geometry into a readable sans with a strong, memorable silhouette. It prioritizes a cohesive rounded-rect system and a playful, retro-tech voice suitable for attention-grabbing titles and identity work.
Distinctive rounded-rect geometry shows up consistently across bowls and curves, producing a cohesive, modular look. The design’s personality becomes more apparent in text, where the narrow proportions and soft corners create a lively, bouncy cadence without relying on decoration or contrast.