Sans Superellipse Piban 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Bouncer' by Fenotype, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Erbar AT' by Linotype, and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, compact, industrial, assertive, modern, punchy, space saving, maximum impact, modern utility, strong signage, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, uniform stroke, high impact.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly controlled counters. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and rounds a squarish, compact feel. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation; the overall rhythm is dense and vertical, emphasizing tall stems and narrow apertures. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with single-storey forms where expected, and numerals follow the same compressed, block-forward geometry for a consistent texture in text and display settings.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where space is limited but presence is required. It can also work for signage and short UI labels when a condensed, commanding voice is desired, though longer passages may feel visually dense.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, projecting confidence through compressed proportions and solid, uninterrupted weight. Its rounded-square geometry adds a contemporary, engineered flavor—more functional than friendly—while still avoiding sharpness through softened corners.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility in a tight horizontal footprint, using sturdy strokes and rounded-rectangular curves to create a modern, engineered look. It prioritizes a consistent, no-nonsense texture and strong vertical emphasis for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense letterfit and narrow internal spaces create a dark, efficient typographic color that favors short bursts of copy. Round letters read as compact capsules, and the overall silhouette stays clean and uniform, which helps maintain coherence at large sizes.