Sans Superellipse Pimef 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Compilation Grotesk' by Estudio Calderon, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Smart Sans' by Monotype, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports, condensed, industrial, authoritative, punchy, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, modern utility, blocky, compact, tall, square-ish, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and a compact rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squarish counters and blunt terminals that feel engineered rather than calligraphic. Strokes stay consistent with minimal modulation, and joins are tight and clean, giving letters a rigid, poster-like silhouette. The lowercase is large relative to capitals, with simple, sturdy forms and enclosed counters that remain readable at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, billboards, signage, packaging callouts, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for sports or industrial-themed identities where compact width and strong presence are priorities, while long body text may feel too dense at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and functional—more like signage and industrial labeling than editorial elegance. Its compressed width and dense color create urgency and impact, while the rounded-rectilinear construction keeps the voice modern and utilitarian.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using a disciplined, rounded-rectangular construction for consistent texture and strong legibility at display sizes. Its straightforward shapes and tight spacing suggest an emphasis on practicality and confident, modern communication.
Capitals are especially tall and narrow, and the numerals follow the same condensed, block-forward logic. Round letters such as C, G, O, and Q read as squared ovals, reinforcing the superelliptical feel and giving lines of text a uniform, tightly packed texture.