Sans Superellipse Pimek 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nomad' by Coniglio Type, 'Singo Sans' by Ferry Ardana Putra, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, commanding, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, display clarity, bold branding, rectilinear, rounded corners, tall, compact, punchy.
A tall, tightly set sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with squared terminals softened by gentle rounding. Counters are small and vertically oriented, and round letters like O/C/G read as narrow, squarish ovals rather than circles. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with crisp joins and minimal modulation, giving the design a sturdy, simplified silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where space is tight and impact is needed. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage—especially when a condensed, high-presence sans is required for strong hierarchy. For longer reading, the dense counters and tight proportions may benefit from generous tracking and leading.
The tone feels assertive and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-like presence. Its condensed, blocky shapes suggest a practical, engineered aesthetic that can also read as mildly retro in the tradition of display condensed grotesques.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a minimal horizontal footprint, combining an engineered, rectilinear structure with softened corners for a friendlier finish. Its simplified forms prioritize clarity at display sizes and consistency across a broad set of basic glyphs.
The font maintains strong consistency across uppercase and lowercase, with a single-storey a and a compact, vertical-loop g. Numerals are tall and sturdy, matching the narrow footprint and tight internal spaces seen in the letters.