Sans Superellipse Pibem 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FF Schmalhans' by FontFont, and 'Allotrope' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, condensed, assertive, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, bold messaging, display clarity, tall, compact, blocky, clean, utilitarian.
A tall, tightly set sans with compact, vertical proportions and a strongly compressed silhouette. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing dense black forms and a sturdy rhythm. Curves are built from squarish, rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a slightly rectangular feel rather than purely circular. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight, apertures tend to be tight, and the overall spacing reads economical and poster-oriented.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where tight width and strong presence are advantages. It can also work for branding systems that need a compact, industrial voice, but the dense color and narrow counters make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, leaning toward industrial and editorial display. Its condensed stance and heavy color create urgency and impact, while the rounded-rectangle curves add a subtle retro, signage-like flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with sturdy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle curves for a modernized, utilitarian display voice.
Round letters like O and Q appear more superelliptical than circular, and interior counters stay narrow, reinforcing the compact, high-contrast-in-area (dark) look. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic and read clearly at display sizes.