Sans Superellipse Pikey 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake and 'FF Good', 'FF Good Headline', and 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, assertive, modern, condensed, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, systematic, clarity, blocky, compact, tall, geometric, closed apertures.
A compact, tall grotesque with tight counters and a distinctly squared-off, superelliptical construction. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation and a strong vertical emphasis that keeps the texture dense. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms in letters like C, O, and S, while joins are crisp and terminals feel clean and blunt rather than tapered. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with short ascenders/descenders and generally closed apertures that reinforce a dark, uniform color in text.
This style performs best in headlines, posters, and packaging where space is limited but impact is needed. It also suits signage and branding systems that benefit from a compact, high-density word shape and a confident, engineered feel.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, reading as industrial and contemporary. Its compressed silhouette and dense rhythm communicate urgency and authority, making it feel suited to bold messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using geometric, rounded-rectilinear forms to maintain clarity while keeping the overall texture dark and cohesive. It prioritizes strong, repeatable shapes and a consistent rhythm for bold display typography.
Round letters remain relatively narrow and upright, and spacing appears tuned for a solid, poster-like wall of text. Numerals and capitals share the same strict, vertical discipline, helping headlines look consistent and tightly packed.