Sans Superellipse Pikeh 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gala' by Canada Type, 'Hoolister' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Mosquich' by FallenGraphic, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, industrial, retro, poster, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modernist, rounded corners, superelliptical, tall proportions, compact spacing, monolinear.
A condensed sans with tall, tightly packed proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely monolinear, with corners and curves resolved as rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes rather than true circles. Counters are narrow and often vertically oriented, and terminals are generally squared-off with softened edges, producing a compact, engineered texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures follow the same tall, compressed logic, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form display typography where a dense, condensed voice is helpful. It can work well in branding, packaging, and wayfinding/signage systems that benefit from a consistent, engineered rhythm and high visual impact.
The overall tone feels functional and assertive, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a slightly retro, signage-like friendliness while keeping a disciplined, mechanical demeanor.
The design intent appears to be a space-efficient display sans built around superelliptical geometry—delivering a compact, high-impact silhouette with a controlled, industrial texture for contemporary graphic and signage applications.
The uppercase set appears especially uniform and architectural, while the lowercase introduces a bit more motion through single-storey forms and compact bowls. The tight internal spaces and narrow apertures create a dense color, so it performs best when given generous leading and some tracking in longer lines.