Sans Superellipse Elpe 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, sleek, editorial, fashion, retro, sporty, space saving, motion, modernity, impact, condensed, slanted, crisp, taut, angular rounds.
This typeface is a sharply slanted, condensed sans with pronounced stroke contrast and a tall, streamlined silhouette. Curves are drawn with rounded-rectangle logic—ovals and bowls feel tightened into superelliptic forms—while terminals stay clean and unbracketed. The rhythm is vertical and fast, with narrow counters, compact apertures, and a consistent forward lean that keeps word shapes tightly packed. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast construction for a uniform texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where its condensed width and high-contrast strokes can create dramatic emphasis. It works well for fashion and culture editorial design, brand marks, and packaging where a sleek, kinetic presence is desired, and it can add punch to sports or performance-themed graphics when used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is sleek and modern with a strong editorial and fashion-forward feel. Its taut proportions and steep slant add urgency and motion, giving it a dynamic, performance-oriented voice that can also read as stylishly retro in display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a strong forward slant with superelliptic geometry to create a contemporary, high-energy display voice.
The italic construction is integrated rather than merely obliqued, with letterforms that feel purpose-built for the angle. Round letters stay compact and squared-off in spirit, producing a distinctive blend of geometric discipline and high-contrast elegance.