Sans Superellipse Pigez 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Kuunari' by Melvastype, 'Grand' by North Type, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, authoritative, punchy, utilitarian, impact, space saving, bold branding, blocky, squared, rounded corners, high impact, poster-like.
This typeface is built from compact, vertical proportions with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) counters. Curves are squared off into soft corners, producing a sturdy, blocky silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, apertures are tight, and internal spaces stay consistent, giving the design a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Figures follow the same condensed, squared construction, with bold, simplified forms that read as solid shapes at a glance.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and signage where condensed width and heavy weight help fit text into narrow spaces while remaining attention-grabbing. It can also support bold branding, packaging, and label-style applications that benefit from a sturdy, industrial voice.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a compressed, industrial feel that prioritizes impact over delicacy. Its squared geometry and dense black mass evoke signage, labeling, and headline typography where confidence and urgency are useful.
The design intention appears to be a compact, high-impact sans built around rounded-rectangular geometry, aiming for strong presence and quick recognition. It favors uniformity and solid shapes to deliver a robust display style that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
The lowercase maintains a compact, engineered look rather than a handwritten or humanist feel, and the font’s rounded-corner geometry keeps the heaviness from becoming harsh. In longer lines, the tight apertures and dense color create a strong typographic “wall,” making it best suited to display contexts rather than small, airy settings.