Sans Superellipse Simap 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moldin' by Azzam Ridhamalik and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, poster, retro, assertive, condensed, editorial, space-saving, impact, display, graphic edge, stencil-like, blocky, high-impact, vertical, compact.
A compact, tall display face with tightly condensed proportions and heavy, even strokes. The forms lean on rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters are narrow and vertically oriented, with softened corners and a clean, simplified construction. Many letters show small internal breaks or pinched joins that create a subtle stencil-like feel, while terminals stay blunt and squared-off. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright rhythm, producing a consistent, columnar texture in lines of text.
Best used for headlines, posters, mastheads, and bold branding where a tall condensed voice helps conserve width while staying highly visible. It can work well on packaging and signage that benefits from strong vertical rhythm and compact word shapes, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is loud and declarative, with a classic poster and headline sensibility. Its compressed silhouette and dark color make it feel energetic and slightly retro, suited to attention-grabbing, high-contrast typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using simplified, rounded-rectangular structures and a dark typographic color. The small internal breaks and pinched joins add personality without introducing overt ornament, keeping the face graphic and headline-forward.
In longer settings the tight apertures and slender counters create a dense vertical pattern, so spacing and size will strongly affect legibility. The repeated narrow ovals in letters like O, D, and Q reinforce a cohesive, industrial rhythm across the alphabet and figures.