Sans Superellipse Pinal 13 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proteina' by MendozaVergara and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, technical, sporty, utilitarian, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric consistency, square-rounded, blocky, compact, high-contrast (space), punchy.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and short extenders, built from straight stems and rounded-rectangle curves. Strokes are uniform and heavy, producing strong vertical rhythm and crisp counters that stay open despite the narrow width. Terminals are mostly squared off with subtly softened corners, and round letters (like O/C/G) read as superelliptical forms rather than true circles. The overall texture is dense and emphatic, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short text where strong presence and space efficiency matter—posters, sports or event graphics, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI callouts or dashboard-style typography when a compact, high-impact voice is needed, but its dense weight and narrow fit make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The font conveys a pragmatic, engineered tone—confident, no-nonsense, and slightly athletic. Its condensed stance and squared curves suggest industrial labeling, signage, and modern utility rather than warmth or ornament. The heavy, compact silhouettes feel assertive and optimized for impact in tight spaces.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact within limited horizontal space, using squared-superellipse geometry to keep forms sturdy and consistent. Its uniform strokes and simplified construction prioritize clarity, repeatable rhythm, and a modern, industrial feel across letters and numerals.
Uppercase shapes dominate visually due to the tall caps and narrow set, while the lowercase follows the same squared, compact logic for a cohesive system. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle bowls, maintaining an even, uniform color in text.