Sans Superellipse Piget 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Allotrope' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, utility, poster-like, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, compact branding, bold display, blocky, squared, rounded corners, uniform strokes, compact spacing.
A compact, condensed sans with blocky proportions and softly rounded corners, giving many forms a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Strokes remain largely uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark color in text. Counters are tight and vertical emphasis is strong, with straight stems and pragmatic curves that stay controlled rather than flowing. The lowercase is built for compact rhythm, pairing narrow widths with sturdy bowls and short, economical joins, while figures follow the same chunky, compressed logic for consistent texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and packaging where a compact, bold voice is helpful. It also fits energetic branding applications—especially where narrow width is needed to pack words into limited horizontal space.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, with an industrial, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed massing and squared geometry read as confident and slightly retro in a signage-and-headlines way, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal width, using simplified, rounded-rect geometry and uniform stroke weight to keep letterforms sturdy and reproducible. It aims for strong silhouette recognition and a consistent, compact rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Round characters lean toward squarish ovals, and terminals tend to end in flat cuts, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered character. The font’s heavy density makes it especially sensitive to tracking at smaller sizes, where openings and counters can close up visually.