Sans Superellipse Pikab 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, punchy, no-nonsense, condensed, assertive, space saving, high impact, sturdy clarity, modern utility, blocky, rectilinear, rounded corners, tight spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a dense, uniform stroke. Letterforms are built from squared, superellipse-like curves: round counters tend to read as rounded rectangles, and terminals finish bluntly with minimal modulation. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow apertures and compact internal spaces that keep the texture dark and continuous in text. Numerals follow the same condensed, block-forward construction, emphasizing straightforward silhouettes over delicate detailing.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where compact width and strong presence are needed—posters, packaging panels, signage, and brand lockups. It can also work for subheads or labels where space is limited, while long text will benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward an industrial, poster-driven voice. Its condensed stance and solid shapes project urgency and authority, with a contemporary, engineered feel rather than a friendly or decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using simplified, superellipse-based geometry to keep the forms sturdy and consistent. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and quick recognition in display contexts.
Counters and joins are kept simple and sturdy, which helps maintain consistency across sizes, though the dense interiors can make fine details merge when set too small or too tightly. The lowercase echoes the uppercase’s compact geometry, supporting a cohesive typographic color in mixed-case settings.