Sans Superellipse Pimal 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, 'Placard Next' by Monotype, 'Brecksville' by OzType., 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, commanding, athletic, modern, compact, space saving, impact, modern utility, display clarity, signage tone, condensed, monolinear, squared-round, high impact, tight spacing.
A condensed, heavy sans with monolinear strokes and a squared-round construction that reads like rounded rectangles rather than pure circles. Curves are tight and controlled, with narrow apertures and compact counters, giving the alphabet a dense, vertical rhythm. Terminals are clean and blunt, diagonals are sturdy, and rounded letters (like C/O) retain a slightly boxed silhouette. Figures follow the same compressed, blocky logic, producing a consistent texture in all-caps, mixed case, and numerals.
Well suited to headlines, posters, wayfinding and signage, and bold packaging where a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm are desirable. It can also work for sports branding, labels, and display typography in UI or dashboards when used at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a compact punch that feels built for attention and clarity at a distance. Its squared-round geometry and dense rhythm suggest contemporary industrial and athletic signage, delivering a no-nonsense voice that is confident rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed width while keeping a clean, contemporary sans structure. Its rounded-rectangle forms and heavy weight aim to create a solid, uniform color on the page for display settings where economy of space and immediacy matter.
The condensed proportions make word shapes tall and tightly packed, which increases visual impact but can reduce openness in smaller sizes. Round characters appear subtly “squared,” and joins/corners are kept firm, reinforcing a mechanical, engineered feel.