Sans Superellipse Simab 1 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lithia' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, theatrical, retro, poster-like, dramatic, space saving, display impact, vintage feel, geometric styling, condensed, monoline, vertical stress, soft corners, rounded counters.
A tightly condensed display sans with tall, compressed proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes read largely monoline, with rounded-rectangle geometry shaping bowls and counters; terminals are clean and squared-off, often softened by subtle curvature. Curved letters like O, C, and G feel superelliptical and narrow, while joins and shoulders stay compact, creating an evenly packed texture. Numerals and lowercase follow the same narrow, upright construction, with compact apertures and a consistent, columnar silhouette across words.
This font performs best in display settings where vertical emphasis and compact width are advantages—posters, headlines, signage, and packaging. It can also work for short brand phrases and logotypes where a tall, condensed silhouette and geometric softness are desirable; for extended reading, its tight apertures and dense texture are more demanding.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylized, evoking vintage signage and Art Deco-era titling. Its tall, tightly packed forms create a confident, theatrical voice that feels well suited to attention-grabbing headlines and brand marks with a retro-modern edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with rounded-rectangle construction for a distinctive, period-referential look. Its consistent, geometric forms suggest a focus on strong word-shapes and a bold graphic rhythm suited to titling and branding.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, contributing to a dense, poster-friendly word shape. The design’s rounded counters and straight-sided curves keep it feeling geometric rather than calligraphic, and the uniform stroke weight helps maintain a strong, graphic presence in longer lines.