Sans Superellipse Piley 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Bourgeois' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Enamela' by K-Type, 'Autogate' by Letterhend, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, poster-ready, condensed, modern, space saving, maximum impact, geometric consistency, modern utility, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off construction softened by consistently rounded corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving O/C/G/Q and the numerals a rounded-rectangle feel rather than a true circle. Strokes stay even and sturdy with little modulation, terminals are flat, and joins are tight, producing a dense rhythm in text. The overall fit is economical, with narrow letterforms, short apertures, and small counters that emphasize solidity and strong color on the page.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and signage where its condensed footprint and solid fill maximize impact. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefit from a tough, modern, slightly softened geometric voice, and for short UI labels where space is tight and emphasis is needed.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, industrial confidence. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly edge to an otherwise tough, compressed voice, landing somewhere between sports branding and modern poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space using a superellipse-based geometry: squared forms with rounded corners for a modern, engineered look. It prioritizes strong visual presence and a consistent, compact rhythm over openness and delicate detail.
Distinctive details include a compact, squared bowl structure across many letters, a firm vertical emphasis, and numerals that echo the same rounded-rectangle logic (notably the 0 and 8). In longer lines the dense spacing and enclosed counters create a strong texture that reads best when set with generous tracking or at display sizes.