Sans Superellipse Akfi 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qargotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Citadina' by Graviton, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, interfaces, industrial, technical, modern, condensed, authoritative, space saving, clarity, modernization, system tone, rounded corners, squared curves, boxy, compact, tall.
This typeface is a condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact overall footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as squarish ovals with softened corners, and straight strokes terminate in clean, flat ends. Stroke weight is even and solid, with minimal modulation, producing crisp silhouettes and consistent color across lines. The rhythm is tight and efficient, with narrow apertures and counters that stay open enough for display and interface sizing, while the digit set matches the letterforms with similarly squared curves and sturdy structure.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short passages where a compact width and strong presence are beneficial. The clean, squared-rounded shapes make it well-suited to UI labels, dashboards, wayfinding, and product packaging where clarity and a technical tone are desired.
The tone is utilitarian and modern, with a technical, engineered feel. Its condensed stance and squared-rounded forms suggest efficiency and control, lending an industrial confidence that suits contemporary systems and product-driven branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a tight horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive squared-rounded voice. Its geometry prioritizes a contemporary, system-like consistency that reads clearly at medium-to-large sizes and supports dense typographic layouts.
Round letters like O and Q appear more superelliptical than purely circular, reinforcing the squared-soft aesthetic. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, functional construction (notably single-storey forms where shown), and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text read as geared toward compact, high-impact setting.