Sans Superellipse Pigiy 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'Enamel' by Reserves, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app headers, industrial, condensed, authoritative, urban, high-impact, space-saving impact, poster clarity, modern utility, strong branding, monoline, squared-round, closed apertures, compact, blocky.
A compact, tightly drawn sans with tall proportions and a strongly compressed footprint. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, with curves resolving into squared-round, superellipse-like corners that keep counters feeling structured rather than purely circular. Bowls and joins are clean and blunt, terminals are flat, and the overall texture reads as dense and vertical, producing an even, poster-ready color across lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where space is limited but impact is required. It also fits branding moments that benefit from a condensed, industrial tone—such as sports graphics, packaging callouts, signage, and bold interface headers—while remaining legible in short bursts of text.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, projecting a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its narrow stance and dense weight feel modern and urban, with a slightly industrial edge that emphasizes urgency and impact over softness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence in narrow widths, combining a straightforward sans construction with squared-round geometry for a contemporary, engineered feel. It prioritizes dense typographic color, vertical emphasis, and clear silhouettes for attention-grabbing display typography.
Round letters retain a subtly rectangular skeleton, and several counters are relatively tight, reinforcing the condensed, punchy rhythm. Numerals and uppercase forms appear designed for strong silhouette clarity, with consistent stroke endings and minimal ornamentation.