Sans Superellipse Ornif 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Klint' by Linotype, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, modern, assertive, compact, space saving, strong voice, modern utility, display impact, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, closed apertures.
A compact sans with heavy, even strokes and a distinctly squared, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a boxy, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and straight-cut, with minimal modulation and tight internal spaces that increase density at text sizes. The lowercase is built on a high x-height with short extenders, while overall proportions stay compressed horizontally for a tall, space-efficient rhythm. Numerals follow the same sturdy geometry, reading as punchy and poster-ready.
Works best for headlines, display copy, posters, and branding where vertical presence and compact width help fit more characters per line. It also suits packaging and signage that benefits from sturdy, high-contrast-from-background letterforms, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, industrial edge. Its condensed heft feels authoritative and energetic, suited to messaging that needs to land quickly and clearly in limited space.
Likely intended as a space-efficient display sans that merges industrial, squared geometry with softened corners for a contemporary, approachable solidity. The emphasis appears to be on impact and compactness over airy readability in long text.
The design favors compact counters and relatively closed apertures, which boosts impact in headlines but can make longer passages feel dense. Its superelliptical rounding keeps the bold shapes from feeling harsh, balancing rigidity with a controlled softness.