Sans Superellipse Myvu 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'XXII DONT MESS WITH VIKINGS' by Doubletwo Studios, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Recumba' by Pixesia Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, authoritative, poster-ready, condensed, impact, space saving, brand voice, signage clarity, modernize, blocky, rounded corners, uniform strokes, tight spacing, compact counters.
A heavy, condensed sans with a rounded-rectangle construction: corners are softened, bowls and counters read as squared ovals, and terminals finish with blunt, slightly radiused ends. Strokes stay largely uniform, creating a dense, high-ink silhouette with compact internal spaces, especially in letters like B, R, e, and a. Curves are controlled and verticals dominate, giving the alphabet a tall, stacked rhythm; diagonals (K, V, W, X) are sturdy and wedge-like rather than sharp. Numerals follow the same squarish, monoline logic, producing a cohesive, display-oriented texture.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where impact and space economy matter. It works well for sports and fitness identities, bold packaging panels, event posters, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage, especially when set with extra tracking for clarity.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a confident, industrial feel that reads like athletic branding or stamped signage. Its compact, blocky shapes convey strength and urgency, leaning toward modern poster and headline aesthetics rather than a neutral text voice.
The font appears designed to maximize visual punch in a condensed footprint while maintaining a friendly, contemporary edge through rounded corners and superellipse-like curves. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a consistent, blocky rhythm that holds up in large sizes and high-contrast applications.
The design relies on narrow apertures and tight counters, so long lines set tightly can feel dense; it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing. The squared, softened geometry keeps the look consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving text a strong, uniform color on the page.