Sans Superellipse Pibov 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Netraly' by Din Studio; 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut; and 'Augment', 'Blanco', and 'Ravane' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, signage, packaging, industrial, retro, techno, assertive, graphic, space-saving impact, systematic geometry, signage clarity, retro tech flavor, squared, condensed, geometric, rounded corners, vertical stress.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared-superellipse construction and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform in thickness with minimal modulation, producing a strong, poster-like color and tight internal counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls rather than true circles, and terminals are mostly flat and blunt, emphasizing a vertical, compact rhythm. Lowercase forms are tall with short ascenders/descenders, and figures are similarly narrow and blocky, matching the overall rigid geometry.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence and compact width are advantages—headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and wayfinding. It can also work for short UI headers or navigation labels when space is limited, but long text would benefit from generous size and tracking due to the tight counters.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro-technological, with a confident, utilitarian voice. Its compressed width and sturdy, squared curves evoke signage, machinery labeling, and sci-fi/arcade-era graphics while staying clean and modern enough for contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, pairing strict geometric structure with softened corners for a friendly-but-industrial finish. Its consistent stroke and squared curves suggest a focus on reproducible, system-like forms that remain distinctive in branding and display settings.
Distinctive glyph moments—such as the pointed, notched joins on V/W/Y and the squared, high-contrast negative spaces in letters like A, P, and R—add a slightly mechanical personality without introducing ornament. The narrow proportions and dense counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the interior space can breathe.