Sans Superellipse Pimef 17 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Agharti' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, poster, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, strong branding, compact titling, stencil-like, boxy, squared, compact, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly packed proportions and a tall, columnar rhythm. Strokes are broadly even and terminate in squared, slightly chamfered ends, while curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) counters for a boxy-but-soft silhouette. The interior spaces are narrow and vertically oriented, and many letters show notched or pinched joins that read as subtle cut-ins rather than true contrast. Overall spacing is restrained, producing dense word shapes with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to headlines and short emphatic lines where dense, tall letterforms create immediate impact. It also fits signage, packaging, and label-style applications that benefit from compact width and strong, uniform stroke presence. For longer reading, it will work better at larger sizes where the tight counters and condensed rhythm remain clear.
The font projects a forceful, no-nonsense tone—more industrial than friendly—while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. Its condensed massing and uniform color give it a poster-like urgency reminiscent of display titling, signage, and utilitarian labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, pairing industrial solidity with softened superellipse geometry. It aims for a consistent, high-density texture that holds up in bold titling and attention-grabbing display settings.
Uppercase forms appear especially rigid and monolithic, while lowercase maintains the same compressed stance for consistent texture. Numerals match the letterforms’ squared curves and compact counters, supporting a cohesive, high-impact typographic color in set text.