Sans Superellipse Pekoh 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Nicon' by Sign Studio, and 'Kapra Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, athletic, poster-ready, confident, retro, space-saving impact, sturdy branding, display emphasis, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact counters, squared curves.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared, softened corners rather than true circles, creating superelliptical bowls and terminals with minimal contrast. The letters sit on sturdy verticals with broad, flat joins and tight internal counters, producing a dense texture at text sizes. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with single-storey shapes and short, blunt terminals; the numerals share the same boxy, rounded geometry for a highly consistent set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where its dense, compact heft reads as intentional and powerful. It also works well for signage and packaging that needs a rugged, space-efficient voice, and for sports or product branding that benefits from a blocky, high-impact silhouette.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a sporty, poster-driven energy. Its rounded-square forms feel contemporary and industrial at once, evoking signage, equipment branding, and headline typography where impact matters more than delicacy.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a friendly edge through rounded-rectangle curves. The consistent, low-detail construction prioritizes bold legibility and visual uniformity for display-driven settings.
The condensed proportions and compact apertures create strong word shapes but can reduce clarity in long passages. The sample text shows an even rhythm and consistent weight distribution, with the superelliptical curves providing a softer edge than a purely geometric or grotesque condensed face.