Sans Superellipse Pikah 16 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Reforma Grotesk' by ParaType, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, no-nonsense, space saving, headline impact, modern utility, signage clarity, compact, blocky, square-rounded, monoline, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly condensed proportions and a near-monoline stroke. Curves are built from squared-off, superellipse-like rounds, giving bowls and counters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than true circles. Terminals are predominantly flat and crisp, with minimal modulation and a firm vertical emphasis that keeps the rhythm even. Uppercase forms are tall and efficient; lowercase is similarly narrow with simple construction and restrained apertures, maintaining a dense, poster-ready texture. Numerals match the letterforms with sturdy, squared curves and tight internal space.
This style excels in headlines, posters, and large-size display typography where space is tight but impact is needed. It also suits packaging, branding lockups, and short signage messages that benefit from a dense, high-contrast-in-mass silhouette and a modern, industrial presence.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward an industrial, headline-driven voice. Its compressed stance and blocky rounding convey urgency and confidence, with a contemporary, signage-like practicality rather than a friendly or decorative feel.
The font appears designed to maximize visual impact within narrow measure, using superellipse-rounded construction to keep forms robust and consistent. Its priority is clear, commanding display performance and a cohesive, modern texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The design’s rounded-rectangle geometry is especially apparent in letters with bowls and in curved strokes, which stay controlled and squared rather than soft. The overall darkness and compact width create strong vertical columns in text, producing a bold, continuous pattern well suited to attention-grabbing settings.