Sans Superellipse Rakiv 1 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Brecksville' by OzType. and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, brand marks, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, editorial, modern, space saving, display impact, modern signage, compact rhythm, high-contrast presence, tall proportions, closed apertures, rounded corners, compact spacing.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse geometry, giving bowls and counters a squared-off roundness rather than circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a steady vertical rhythm; round letters like O/C/Q read as narrow capsules, while straight-sided letters (E/F/H/N) feel rigid and architectural. Lowercase shares the same condensed, upright structure with compact counters and short extenders, keeping an even, columnar texture across words and lines.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and compressed layouts where horizontal space is limited but impact is needed. The tall, condensed forms also work well for signage-style applications, packaging labels, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a strong vertical rhythm and compact footprint.
The overall tone is efficient and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of signage and condensed headline typography. Its compact, vertical emphasis adds urgency and punch without feeling playful, leaning more toward functional modernism than decorative expression.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure, combining strict condensed construction with softened superelliptical curves for a clean, contemporary feel. It prioritizes uniformity and a consistent texture for straightforward, high-impact typography.
The condensed width and relatively closed apertures create dense word shapes that look strong at display sizes, while the rounded-rectangle construction keeps the forms from feeling sharp or aggressive. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic and maintain a consistent, sign-like regularity alongside the caps and lowercase.