Sans Superellipse Pigav 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Events' by Graphicxell, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, sportswear, industrial, athletic, poster, retro, space saving, high impact, signage voice, geometric coherence, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded, compact.
This typeface is built from compact, condensed forms with thick, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Corners are softened rather than sharp, while counters stay tight, creating a dense, high-impact silhouette. The uppercase set is tall and block-like with simplified geometry, and the lowercase follows a sturdy, single-storey construction in letters like a and g, keeping the rhythm consistent and vertical. Numerals share the same compact width and heavy, rounded structure, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed text.
It performs best in short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and signage where boldness and compact width help maximize impact. It can also suit branding systems that need a tough, athletic, or industrial voice, especially in all-caps or tightly set titling.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial edge. Its dense shapes and squared-round curves evoke signage, equipment labeling, and headline typography with a slightly retro, poster-like attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular geometry to stay friendly while remaining assertive. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, engineered texture suited to display typography.
The font’s tight counters and heavy mass create strong word shapes at display sizes, while the condensed proportions emphasize verticality and economy of space. The rounded-rectangular construction is especially apparent in O/0-like forms and in the softened joins throughout, giving the family a distinctive, engineered feel.