Sans Superellipse Penaf 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Beni' by Nois (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, condensed, punchy, sporty, poster, impact, space saving, branding, headline display, sturdy tone, blocky, compact, squared, rounded, heavyweight.
A compact, heavy, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense vertical rhythm and strong color on the page. Counters are small and tightly enclosed, with apertures kept narrow; the overall silhouette reads as stacked and sturdy. Terminals are blunt and smooth rather than sharp, and the lowercase maintains a tall, authoritative presence with short extenders and compact bowls.
Best suited for headlines and short statements where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It performs well on posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand marks, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight counters and dense strokes remain clear.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense, high-impact feel. Its compressed proportions and dense black shapes suggest sports branding, industrial labeling, and headline-driven messaging where urgency and strength are desirable.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient voice: a condensed display sans built around rounded-rectangular geometry for consistent texture and immediate readability at headline sizes.
Round letters (like O/C) lean toward squared superellipse forms, and diagonals (K, V, W, X) appear tightly fitted to preserve width. Numerals are similarly compact and bold, matching the alphabet’s heavy, poster-forward texture.