Sans Superellipse Pekom 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Ramston' by Katatrad, 'Noison' by Lone Army, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, bold, friendly, retro, cartoonish, impact, approachability, retro charm, simplicity, rounded, chunky, compact, soft corners, informal.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing solid, dark silhouettes and tight internal counters. The letterforms feel condensed and vertically oriented, with short arms and simplified joins that keep shapes sturdy at small sizes. Round characters like O/C/G read as squarish superellipses, while terminals tend toward blunt, lightly rounded ends for a cohesive, blocky rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and punchy branding where strong black shapes are an advantage. It also fits playful packaging, event graphics, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, compact presence. For longer passages, its dense color and tight counters suggest using generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a slightly quirky, retro flavor. Its chunky forms and softened geometry create a friendly, toy-like presence that feels energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, rounded-geometry aesthetic. It prioritizes bold silhouette clarity and a playful, approachable voice over refinement or text-centric readability.
Uppercase and lowercase share a unified, simplified geometry, with single-storey a and g reinforcing the informal, display-forward character. Numerals match the same compact, heavy construction, staying legible through large, open shapes and blunt curves.