Sans Superellipse Pikeh 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design and 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, assertive, industrial, modern, headline, space-saving, high impact, geometric voice, signage clarity, compact, blocky, squared, rounded, vertical.
A tightly set condensed sans with blocky, rounded-rectangle construction and consistently heavy strokes. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like C, O, and Q a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, with minimal modulation, producing an even texture and strong vertical rhythm. The lowercase is compact with a large x-height and short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same narrow, sturdy proportions for a uniform, space-efficient color on the page.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a compact footprint and high visual impact are needed—posters, editorial titles, sports or event graphics, signage, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short subheads or UI labels when set with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, poster-ready confidence. Its compressed proportions and squared rounding evoke industrial signage and sports or news-style titling, reading as direct, no-nonsense, and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a geometric, squared-round construction with a dense, uniform stroke for strong presence and fast recognition in display typography.
The narrow fit and dense internal shapes make counters relatively tight, especially in the lowercase, which increases punch at larger sizes and can feel crowded at small sizes. The design maintains a consistent, controlled geometry across caps, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing verticality and compactness.