Sans Superellipse Penel 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Smart Sans' by Monotype, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, compact, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric uniformity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, square counters, tight aperture.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and squarish counters. Strokes are uniform and dense, with compact proportions, flat terminals, and subtly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Curves are highly controlled and geometric, producing a tightly packed rhythm and strong vertical emphasis, while bowls and joints stay boxy and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
This font performs best in large sizes where its compact, blocky forms can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when you need tight horizontal economy and strong emphasis.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling and athletic signage. Its compressed stance and punchy silhouettes feel confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, poster-like flavor.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, high-impact voice built from rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes solid color, consistent structure, and quick recognition over delicate detail, making it well suited for strong display typography.
The uppercase reads especially tall and commanding, and the lowercase follows the same squared, superelliptical logic for a cohesive system. Numerals are similarly compact and block-driven, supporting strong, uniform word shapes in display settings.