Sans Superellipse Rikuh 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, modern, editorial, refined, minimal, stylish, space saving, modern display, editorial tone, system consistency, condensed, monolinear, clean, crisp, airy.
This typeface is a condensed sans with tall proportions and a delicate, even stroke. Curves are smooth and controlled, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) counters that keep bowls and ovals feeling tidy rather than geometric-circular. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and the overall rhythm is narrow and vertical, creating a tidy, space-efficient texture in lines of text. Figures and punctuation match the same slender, restrained construction, keeping the set visually consistent in running copy.
It suits headlines and subheads where a condensed footprint is useful, such as posters, magazine layouts, and web hero text. The restrained shapes also work well for branding and packaging systems that want a clean, modern voice with a slightly stylized edge, especially when set with generous tracking.
The overall tone feels contemporary and editorial—cool, neat, and understated. Its narrow, high-contrast-leaning presence reads as refined and slightly fashion-forward, with a calm, composed voice rather than playful or rugged.
The design appears intended to provide a sleek, space-saving sans for display typography, combining narrow proportions with controlled, rounded-rectangle curves to stay distinctive while remaining clean and legible.
The condensed width and tall caps create a strong vertical emphasis that can look elegant at larger sizes but will build a dense color quickly in long paragraphs. Round letters maintain a softly squared interior shape, which gives the font a distinctive, designed character even while remaining minimal.