Sans Superellipse Pidal 13 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'Explorer' by Fenotype, 'Moneer' by Inumocca, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, condensed, retro, punchy, utilitarian, space-saving impact, display clarity, signage utility, brand voice, rounded corners, blocky, compact, high contrast (shape), soft terminals.
A compact, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently thick strokes. Curves resolve into soft, squared corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel. Uppercase forms are tall and tightly fit, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation; lowercase maintains a large x-height and short extenders, keeping lines dense and uniform. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, engineered rhythm, with enclosed shapes staying relatively narrow and counters kept open enough for display use.
Works best for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a tall, compact word shape is useful—such as packaging, labels, wayfinding, and branding marks. It can also suit UI badges or narrow spaces where a strong, uniform texture is needed, though extended reading text is less ideal due to the tight proportions.
The overall tone feels industrial and poster-ready, combining a no-nonsense, utilitarian structure with a slightly retro, sign-paint or label-like warmth from the rounded corners. It reads assertive and compact, designed to grab attention in tight spaces without becoming overly ornamental.
Likely intended as a space-efficient display sans that delivers strong impact with a softened, rounded-rect geometry. The focus appears to be on creating a cohesive, engineered look that remains friendly enough for modern branding and signage.
The design favors straight-sided stems, flattened curves, and squared-off joins, creating a disciplined vertical rhythm. Rounded corners soften the mass and help prevent the shapes from feeling overly harsh at larger sizes, while the condensed proportions keep word shapes tall and impactful.