Sans Superellipse Piriy 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'B52' by Komet & Flicker and 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, playful, soft, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, rounded, chunky, compact, geometric, superelliptic.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-driven bowls and corners, producing a soft rectangular geometry throughout. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with small apertures and sturdy joins that keep counters compact. Terminals are consistently rounded, and many forms show gently squared-off curves rather than pure circles, giving the set a taut, engineered feel. The lowercase is sturdy and built from simple blocks (single-storey a and g), while figures are similarly robust with broad curves and minimal interior space.
Best suited to display settings where its chunky rounded construction can read clearly: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, and logo/wordmark work. It also performs well for UI titles or badges where a friendly, substantial voice is needed, but it may feel heavy for long-form text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that still feels solid and confident. Its rounded-rectangle skeleton reads slightly retro and industrial at once, suggesting friendly signage and product-forward branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to blend geometric discipline with softness, using rounded-rectangle forms to create a modern, approachable display sans. It prioritizes visual presence and a consistent, brandable silhouette over openness and fine detail.
The letterforms favor closed shapes and short, blunt-looking terminals, which boosts impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The rhythm is compact and tightly packed, making it particularly punchy in short words, headlines, and labels.