Sans Superellipse Pimef 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, assertive, industrial, poster-like, utilitarian, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric consistency, tall, compact, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures.
A tall, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and softly squared (superellipse-like) curves. Forms feel built from rounded rectangles: counters are compact, shoulders are blunt, and terminals tend to end in flat cuts with minimal taper. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow widths and relatively closed apertures that create dense word shapes. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, blocky construction, giving the set a unified, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging callouts, and signage where condensed width helps fit copy into tight spaces. It can also work for subheads and labels, while extended body text may feel dense due to the narrow forms and compact counters.
The tone is strong and no-nonsense, leaning industrial and contemporary. Its compressed proportions and dense black shape read as urgent and attention-grabbing, with a slightly retro display flavor reminiscent of headline and poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact per horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle construction for a modern, sturdy display voice. It aims for clear, consistent geometry and a bold presence that holds up in large sizes and high-contrast applications.
Curved letters such as C, G, O, and Q maintain a squarish roundness, reinforcing the superellipse construction. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and steep, and the overall impression is consistent and engineered rather than calligraphic.