Sans Superellipse Ehkom 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Klint' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, punchy, straightforward, space saving, impact, speed, modernity, clarity, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, compact, upright terminals.
This typeface is a compact, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Curves feel squarish and controlled rather than geometric-perfect circles, giving letters like O/Q/C a superelliptical footprint. Strokes are fairly uniform with crisp, clean joins; terminals are mostly blunt and slightly softened by rounding, which keeps the texture dense and even. Proportions are tight and vertically oriented, with a high x-height and short ascenders/descenders that help maintain a sturdy, blocky rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same condensed, squared-off logic, producing a consistent, contemporary silhouette.
It performs best where space is limited and impact is needed—headlines, posters, and short brand statements. The condensed, slanted forms are well-suited to sports or fitness-oriented identities, product packaging, and bold UI moments such as navigation labels or feature callouts. For longer text, it reads most comfortably at moderate sizes where the tight proportions have room to breathe.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with the slant adding momentum and a sporty, headline-ready attitude. Its rounded corners temper the aggression, keeping it approachable while still feeling technical and modern. The compact spacing and tall lowercase create a confident, efficient voice suited to fast, impactful messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, space-efficient sans with a sense of speed and decisiveness. By combining a strong oblique posture with softly squared curves, it aims to balance energy and friendliness while maintaining a clean, utilitarian consistency across letters and figures.
Round forms stay relatively squared in both uppercase and lowercase, and the italics are constructed (not cursive), maintaining a mechanical, engineered feel. The narrow set width makes word shapes compact, while the consistent stroke weight helps preserve clarity at display sizes.