Sans Superellipse Pilaz 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Heliuk' by Fateh.Lab and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, poster, authoritative, compressed, modern, space saving, impact, geometric uniformity, signage clarity, condensed, monoline, squared rounds, compact, high impact.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and compact, tall proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as squarish ovals with softened corners, while terminals stay blunt and flat. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with small, closed apertures and sturdy joins that keep the texture dense and even in display settings. Numerals and lowercase share the same narrow footprint, reinforcing a consistent, stacked silhouette across mixed text.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and storefront or wayfinding signage where space is limited. It also fits packaging and branding systems that want a condensed, industrial voice and strong typographic presence.
The font projects an assertive, utilitarian tone—clean and no-nonsense with a slightly industrial, signage-like feel. Its compressed stance and blocky rounded forms give it a modern poster energy that reads strong and urgent rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space while maintaining a consistent geometric voice. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a goal of modern, engineered uniformity that stays bold and legible in display applications.
At text sizes the tight counters and compact apertures can make dense passages feel heavy, but at headline sizes the geometry becomes a clear stylistic feature. The rounded-square construction is especially noticeable in letters with bowls (like O, C, D) and helps maintain a uniform, engineered look across the set.