Sans Superellipse Pilub 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Nata' and 'Rolf' by MysticalType, 'Maderon' by RantauType, and 'Enamel' by Reserves (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, condensed, poster, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, bold display, modern utility, sturdy, compact, blocky, geometric, rounded-square.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and a strongly condensed stance. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-ink silhouette. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squared, superelliptical feel; corners tend to soften rather than sharpen. Terminals are generally blunt and vertical, apertures are relatively closed, and counters stay small, which increases visual mass in text. Overall spacing reads disciplined and consistent, with simplified forms that prioritize solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where space is tight and impact is required—posters, bold editorial decks, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also fit energetic branding contexts (e.g., sports or industrial-inspired identities) where a compact, powerful voice is desirable.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, combining an industrial toughness with a streamlined, modern economy of space. Its compressed rhythm and heavy presence project urgency and impact, while the softened rectangular curves keep it from feeling harsh or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing thick, uniform strokes with rounded-rectilinear curves to create a strong, engineered look. It emphasizes legibility through simplified geometry and consistent vertical structure, aiming for confident display performance rather than airy text setting.
In the sample text, the font keeps a steady vertical cadence and maintains strong word shapes even at large sizes, though the closed apertures and small counters can make dense passages feel dark. Rounded-square construction is especially apparent in bowls and the way curves transition into stems, reinforcing a geometric, engineered character.