Sans Superellipse Pimef 16 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 924' by Bitstream, 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Smart Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, impactful, industrial, poster-ready, authoritative, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric structure, blocky, tall, monoline, compact, squared-round.
A tightly condensed sans with heavy, monoline strokes and compact sidebearings. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters feel squarish with softened corners, and terminals are blunt and vertical. The vertical rhythm is dominant, with tall proportions and a high x-height that keeps lowercase sturdy and open for the width. Curves stay controlled and geometric, producing consistent, dense texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, subheads, posters, labels, and bold brand lockups where dense width efficiency is useful. It can also work for signage and wayfinding-style applications when large enough to preserve internal counters and spacing.
The overall tone is loud, assertive, and utilitarian, with a modern industrial edge. Its compressed stance and blocky shapes read as urgent and headline-driven, evoking posters, signage, and sports or news-style emphasis rather than a casual or delicate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using geometric, rounded-rect forms to maintain a contemporary, structured look. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent stroke weight for confident display typography.
Round letters such as O/C/G keep a superelliptical squareness, while diagonals (A/V/W/X) are sharply cut and contribute to a strong, angular cadence. Numerals match the same condensed, heavy construction, supporting consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.