Sans Superellipse Pigaf 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic' and 'Neumatic Gothic Round' by Arkitype; 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech; 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin; and 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, industrial, assertive, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, clarity, blocky, rounded corners, compact, uniform strokes, tight spacing.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish, softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a compact, superelliptical feel. The proportions are tall and tight, with short extenders, a high x-height, and minimal stroke modulation; terminals are blunt and consistently finished. Overall rhythm is vertical and dense, producing strong word shapes and high ink coverage in text and display settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where space is tight but impact is needed. The condensed width and heavy weight make it effective for labels, packaging, and signage, and it can also serve in short blocks of text where a dense, uniform texture is desirable.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, combining a retro signage flavor with an industrial, no-nonsense voice. Its compact geometry and blocky rounds read as confident and attention-seeking, suited to messages that need to feel direct and emphatic.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle forms to stay friendly enough while remaining strong and functional. The consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest an emphasis on bold, space-efficient communication for display-driven typography.
Round letters like O/C/G and numerals follow a squared-off oval pattern, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) keep a sturdy, engineered look. The lowercase maintains the same condensed stance as the caps, and the numerals are similarly tall and compact for consistent texture in mixed content.