Sans Superellipse Pikah 22 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Komu' by DizajnDesign, 'Privilege Sign JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space-saving impact, display clarity, signage utility, compact, blocky, rounded corners, high-impact, sturdy.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and heavy, even strokes. Letterforms are built from straight verticals and squared counters softened by rounded corners, giving a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Curves are simplified and geometric, terminals are clean, and joins stay crisp; the overall rhythm is dense with minimal internal space, especially in bowls and apertures. Numerals and capitals share the same compressed, poster-ready stance, while the lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where space is tight but impact is needed. It also fits packaging, wayfinding, and editorial display settings that benefit from a compact, punchy texture.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, headline-driven presence. Its compressed geometry and rounded-rectangle modeling evoke vintage signage and utilitarian labeling, while remaining modern and graphic.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis in limited horizontal space, using simplified geometric construction and softened corners to keep a strong, cohesive texture across letters and numerals.
The design relies on a consistent width logic and repeated rounded-rectangle motifs across bowls and counters, which helps it hold together in large blocks of text. The compact apertures and heavy color create strong silhouette recognition at display sizes but can feel dense in long passages.