Sans Superellipse Pobak 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Mynor' by The Northern Block, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, industrial, compressed, utilitarian, sports, space saving, high impact, strong branding, compact headlines, condensed, blocky, monoline, high-waisted, rounded corners.
A compact, tightly set sans with heavy strokes and narrow proportions, built from straight-sided forms softened by subtly rounded corners. Curves read as squarish superellipse shapes, giving bowls and counters a slightly rectangular feel while maintaining smooth continuity. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal modulation and crisp terminals, producing a dense, poster-friendly texture. The lowercase is tall and sturdy with short ascenders and descenders, and the overall rhythm is vertical and compact, emphasizing height over width.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where space is tight and impact is essential. It can work for signage and labels that benefit from condensed, high-contrast-in-size readability, while longer passages will feel dense and are better kept to larger sizes or short bursts of copy.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a compressed, no-nonsense voice that feels suited to high-impact messaging. Its sturdy, squared curves and dense black color convey an industrial confidence, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, combining condensed construction with squared, rounded-rectangle geometry for a cohesive, contemporary display voice.
In text, the narrow set and heavy weight create a strong vertical cadence that favors short lines and prominent headings. Numerals and caps follow the same condensed, blocky logic, supporting a consistent, punchy typographic color across mixed content.