Sans Superellipse Akho 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, tech, industrial, retro, confident, utilitarian, impact, modernize, soften geometry, signage clarity, brand voice, rounded, squared, compact, blocky, geometric.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like forms, combining straight stems with generously radiused corners. Curves are squarish rather than circular, giving bowls and counters a compact, boxy feel. Strokes are heavy and even with minimal modulation, and terminals are typically flat with softened edges. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions and short extenders, while the numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, engineered rhythm with clear, wide apertures in several shapes.
This font is well suited to display settings where a strong, high-impact word shape is desired—headlines, posters, logos, product packaging, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work in short UI labels or dashboards when a bold, technical voice is appropriate, though its heavy texture is best used at larger sizes or with generous spacing.
The overall tone is modern and technical with a subtle retro-futurist flavor. Its soft corners keep it approachable, but the squared geometry and dense massing make it feel assertive and industrial. The texture reads as signage-like and machine-made rather than calligraphic or humanist.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric voice with softened, superelliptical rounding—balancing a friendly touch with a sturdy, engineered feel. It prioritizes consistent construction and impactful presence for branded and display typography.
The design leans on distinct squared counters and rounded internal corners, which helps create a cohesive “modular” look across letters and figures. Wide, rounded shapes in characters like O/0 and U/V contribute to a stable, planted baseline presence and a strong headline color.