Sans Superellipse Piril 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'ITC Officina Display' by ITC, 'Korb' by JCFonts, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, retro charm, playfulness, branding, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, blobby, heavy punctuation.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft-cornered, superellipse-like construction and very low stroke modulation. Curves are broad and pillowy, with terminals that tend to finish in smooth, rounded ends rather than sharp cuts. Counters are generous but often narrowed by the thick strokes, creating a compact, poster-oriented texture. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and short, sturdy extenders; the overall rhythm is lively, with slightly idiosyncratic joins and a subtly hand-cut feel despite the geometric base.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and branding where a friendly, impactful voice is desired—such as packaging, event posters, social graphics, and logo wordmarks. It also fits playful editorial callouts and children-oriented or casual entertainment applications where rounded forms help maintain approachability.
The tone is friendly and comedic, leaning toward retro display lettering and upbeat, informal branding. Its rounded massing and soft corners make it feel approachable and warm rather than technical or severe, with a hint of cartoon signage energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with soft, rounded geometry—combining a sturdy, geometric backbone with a cheerful, slightly quirky silhouette. It prioritizes immediate recognition and a warm personality over neutrality or long-form readability.
The numerals and caps read especially strong in large sizes, where the rounded geometry and compact counters become a defining graphic feature. In longer text, the dense black shapes and tight internal spaces create a bold, attention-grabbing texture that favors headlines over small reading sizes.