Sans Superellipse Pikey 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' and 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, modern, poster, high impact, space saving, modern utility, bold branding, condensed, blocky, geometric, rounded corners, uniform strokes.
A condensed, heavy sans with a tall, compact footprint and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are largely uniform with squared terminals that read slightly softened, giving many curves a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel rather than perfect circles. Vertical emphasis is strong, with straight-sided forms and narrow apertures; bowls and counters stay compact, and joins are clean and crisp. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian construction, while figures are similarly narrow and sturdy for tight setting.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where space is limited and impact is needed. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and bold brand marks, and can also serve in signage or wayfinding where condensed width helps fit longer words without losing presence.
The overall tone is forceful and efficient, with a no-nonsense, contemporary edge. Its compressed width and dense color project urgency and confidence, making it feel at home in high-impact, attention-driven typography.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact measure, pairing geometric, superelliptical curves with sturdy, uniform strokes to maintain clarity and consistency under heavy weight.
In the sample text, the font creates a dark, continuous typographic texture with minimal sparkle, especially at smaller sizes where interior spaces tighten. The rounded-rectangle curvature keeps it from feeling purely mechanical, adding a subtle softness without sacrificing the hard, condensed rhythm.