Sans Superellipse Fidos 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Eurocine' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, technical, impact, speed cue, modern branding, high visibility, systematic geometry, rounded, compact, oblique, punchy, streamlined.
A heavy, obliqued sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than perfect circles, creating a superelliptical rhythm in bowls and counters. Strokes are largely uniform with clean terminals, producing a smooth, high-ink silhouette; apertures are moderately open and counters stay compact, especially in the round letters. The slant is consistent and forward-leaning, with sturdy verticals and slightly compressed interior spaces that emphasize a solid, blocky presence.
Best suited to branding and display work where impact and speed cues matter: sports identities, event posters, product packaging, and bold UI or wayfinding moments. It can work for short blocks of copy at larger sizes, but its dense weight and compact counters favor headlines, labels, and emphasis text over long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary—more performance-oriented than editorial. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly and engineered rather than aggressive, suggesting motion, efficiency, and modern product aesthetics.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle DNA—combining high visibility and punch with a controlled, engineered smoothness. The consistent oblique angle and sturdy construction suggest a font intended to imply motion and performance while staying clean and versatile for modern graphic systems.
Figures are bold and stable with rounded corners, and the forms maintain a cohesive ‘capsule’ geometry across letters and numerals. The lowercase shows a utilitarian, compact feel that supports dense settings, while the uppercase reads like a display cut with strong impact.