Sans Superellipse Samy 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, branding, retro, sporty, playful, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, retro appeal, friendly display, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, compact, upright-leaning, high-ink.
A compact, heavy-ink sans with a consistent rightward slant and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are smoothly modeled with softened corners and subtly tapered joins, producing a clean, aerodynamic rhythm rather than sharp geometry. Counters are tight and vertically oriented, and curves resolve into flattened terminals that keep letterforms sturdy and space-efficient. The overall texture is dense and even, reading like a streamlined display face designed for impact at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where a dense, dynamic word shape is desirable. It can work well on packaging, posters, and logo marks that benefit from a retro-sport or mid-century modern sensibility, especially at medium to large sizes where the tight counters and rounded detailing remain clear.
The tone feels energetic and upbeat, with a retro-forward, sporty flavor that suggests motion and confidence. Its rounded forms and italic stance soften the weight, giving it a friendly, approachable character while still projecting bold emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, modernized retro look: a slanted, compact display sans with rounded structure that reads bold without becoming harsh. It prioritizes strong silhouette, cohesive rhythm, and a friendly, streamlined presence for attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive features include tall, rounded caps, compact bowls, and a strong forward momentum in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy logic, maintaining a cohesive color and a slightly condensed, poster-ready presence.