Sans Superellipse Siniw 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, modern, industrial, utilitarian, editorial, space saving, modern clarity, geometric identity, headline impact, rounded corners, superelliptic, high-waisted, tight fit, clean terminals.
A condensed sans with superelliptic construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and arches, and corners are consistently softened rather than fully circular. Strokes are largely monolinear with subtle modulation, producing crisp vertical emphasis and a compact rhythm. Apertures are relatively contained, counters read tall and narrow, and joins stay clean and mechanical. Overall proportions feel streamlined and economical, with slightly squared curves in letters like C, O, and S that reinforce the geometric, rounded-rectilinear logic.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a condensed width and strong vertical rhythm help fit more characters without losing presence. It can also work well for signage, labels, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a clean, modern look with softened geometry.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, balancing a friendly softness from rounded corners with an engineered, signage-like directness. It feels efficient and contemporary, with a mild retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of condensed display typography used for labels and headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, high-impact sans that reads cleanly while retaining a distinctive identity through superelliptic, rounded-rectangle shaping. It aims for a blend of friendliness and precision—geometric enough to feel engineered, but softened enough to avoid harshness.
Digits share the same rounded-rectilinear DNA, keeping forms compact and vertically oriented for consistent color in mixed alphanumerics. The lowercase shows straightforward, functional shapes with minimal quirks, and the overall set maintains a tight, uniform texture that stays punchy at larger sizes.