Sans Superellipse Penav 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sagan' by Associated Typographics, 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Future Bugler Upright' by Breauhare, 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, and 'Environ' by MADType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, gaming ui, techy, industrial, retro-futurist, bold, playful, display impact, geometric coherence, retro-tech styling, modular feel, rounded corners, rectilinear, boxy, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle strokes with soft, squared corners and largely uniform line weight. Counters are compact and often rectangular, giving letters a carved, stencil-like solidity without actual breaks. Curves are minimized in favor of rectilinear bowls and squared terminals, producing a tight, blocky rhythm; diagonals appear sparingly and feel slightly chamfered. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with clear, simple forms that remain consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-density word shape is desirable. It works well for tech-leaning identities, product packaging, game titles, and UI labels that benefit from a sturdy, rounded-rect aesthetic, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font conveys a confident, machine-made tone with a distinctly retro-digital flavor. Its rounded-square geometry reads as futuristic yet approachable, balancing industrial strength with a mild toy-like softness.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a bold, contemporary display sans that feels engineered and modular. It prioritizes strong silhouette, consistent construction, and a recognizable retro-tech texture over delicate detail.
Distinctive rounded-rect counters in characters like B, D, O, and 8 create strong internal shapes that read well at larger sizes. The lowercase keeps the same geometric language as the capitals, reinforcing a unified, display-forward personality rather than a text-oriented one.