Sans Superellipse Pekoh 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, confident, impact, approachability, compactness, display character, retro modern, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and strong, even color in text. Curves lean toward superelliptical shapes rather than perfect circles, while terminals are broadly rounded or gently squared, keeping edges blunt and stable. The proportions are tight and space-efficient, with sturdy verticals, broad shoulders, and simplified joins that favor clarity at display sizes.
This style performs best in headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where its dense weight and rounded geometry read as intentional and energetic. It can add character to branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks, especially when a friendly but forceful presence is desired.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a slightly retro, poster-like friendliness. Its chunky rhythm and rounded geometry feel playful and informal while still projecting confidence and impact, making it well suited to attention-grabbing headlines that shouldn’t feel harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, pairing thick, low-modulation strokes with rounded-rectangle forms for a modernized retro feel. It prioritizes bold readability and a welcoming silhouette over delicate detail, targeting display typography with strong visual personality.
Distinctive details include compact apertures and a generally closed, weighty texture that holds together in large blocks of text. Numerals and lowercase share the same robust, rounded logic, giving a cohesive, uniform voice across mixed-case settings.