Sans Superellipse Rarit 1 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, app interfaces, signage, posters, packaging, modern, technical, clean, retro-futuristic, approachable, clarity, space-saving, systematic, contemporary, condensed, rounded terminals, squared rounds, modular, geometric.
The design is built from uniform strokes with rounded terminals and a pronounced rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry across bowls and counters. Proportions are condensed with tall, narrow capitals and similarly narrow lowercase, producing an efficient vertical rhythm. Curves resolve into straight-ish sides and soft corners, and joins are smooth and consistent; counters tend to be compact and vertically oriented, giving the set a cohesive, modular appearance. Numerals and punctuation follow the same squared-round logic, maintaining a steady, controlled texture in text.
It suits UI and product typography where compact width and clear forms are valuable, such as dashboards, mobile interfaces, navigation labels, and settings screens. The controlled geometry also works well for branding systems, packaging, posters, and titling where a modern, tech-leaning voice is desired. It can perform effectively in short-to-medium text blocks, especially at sizes where the condensed proportions help fit content without crowding.
This typeface feels clean, technical, and slightly retro-futuristic, with a calm, engineered tone rather than an expressive or handwritten one. The rounded-rectangle curves soften the overall voice, keeping it friendly and approachable while still reading as modern and systematic.
The font appears designed to deliver a crisp, consistent reading texture in tight horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive geometric signature. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention to feel engineered and contemporary, with softened corners to avoid a harsh, overly rigid tone.
Distinctive features include rounded-rectangle bowls in letters like O/D/P and a consistent use of softened corners across straight strokes. Several forms (notably U/W and some lowercase bowls) emphasize vertical sides with rounded bottoms, reinforcing the font’s compact, modular rhythm.