Sans Superellipse Pidep 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, compact, utilitarian, retro, impact, compactness, robustness, rounded, condensed, blocky, tall, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving a dense, solid color on the page. Curves are squarish and superelliptical rather than fully circular, while terminals are softly rounded, keeping the forms friendly despite their weight. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, producing a firm, space-efficient rhythm. The overall fit is snug and the glyphs read as deliberately simplified, with sturdy verticals and restrained detailing across letters and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a dense, confident word shape is desirable. It can also work well for labels, UI headers, and compact branding applications that benefit from a sturdy, rounded industrial feel. Longer text will appear heavy and tightly packed, so generous spacing and sizes help maintain clarity.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and labeling. Its rounded corners add approachability, but the compact weight and tight counters keep the voice direct and no-nonsense. Overall it feels functional, punchy, and built for quick recognition at a glance.
Likely designed to deliver a space-efficient, highly legible display sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle skeleton. The emphasis appears to be on robustness and consistency across characters, creating a unified texture that holds up in bold applications and practical, information-forward layouts.
The numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect geometry as the letters, maintaining a consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy shapes and short extenders, helping keep lines compact while preserving a uniform, sign-like rhythm.