Sans Superellipse Orgin 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 and 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, compact, industrial, modern, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, modernity, solidity, blocky, rounded corners, tight spacing, high impact, sturdy.
This typeface is built from compact, block-like forms with subtly rounded outer corners and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves tend to resolve into squared-off, superellipse-like bowls, keeping counters relatively tight and giving round letters a robust, compressed silhouette. The overall rhythm is dense, with short extenders and a strong vertical emphasis, while diagonal letters and numerals maintain the same heavy, engineered feel. Terminals are generally flat and clean, reinforcing a solid, no-nonsense texture in words and lines of text.
Well suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage where a compact footprint and strong presence are beneficial. It can also work for UI labels or navigation when space is limited, provided sizes and spacing preserve counter clarity.
The font communicates a forceful, practical tone: confident, condensed, and built for impact rather than delicacy. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a contemporary, slightly industrial warmth, balancing strict structure with approachable softness at the corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed width while maintaining a clean, contemporary construction. Its superellipse-driven curves and flat terminals suggest a goal of creating a sturdy, industrial-modern display sans that remains visually cohesive across letters and numerals.
At display sizes the letterforms read as highly consistent and sturdy, with counters that can appear quite tight in the heaviest areas. The compact proportions create a strong grayscale value and can feel especially dense in longer words, making it best when ample line spacing and careful tracking are used.