Sans Superellipse Pilel 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design and 'Angmar' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utilitarian, space saving, maximum impact, modern system, rugged clarity, blocky, rounded corners, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and heavy, monoline strokes. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared-off bowls and softened corners rather than fully circular rounds. Terminals are predominantly flat and blunt, counters are relatively small, and the overall rhythm is dense with minimal internal white space. Lowercase forms are simple and robust (single-storey a), while numerals and capitals maintain the same squared, uniform construction for a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a compact width and strong presence are needed. It can work for branding and packaging that benefit from an industrial, engineered voice, especially in short phrases, labels, and display settings.
The font communicates a no-nonsense, workmanlike confidence: punchy, direct, and slightly industrial. Its condensed footprint and blocky rounding give it a contemporary, engineered feel that reads as functional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a condensed space while maintaining clear, consistent shapes. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a goal of modern, system-like uniformity and a sturdy, utilitarian tone for display typography.
The narrow proportions and small counters make it most effective at larger sizes, where the squared curves and compact spacing become a distinctive stylistic feature. In running text, the dense color can feel heavy, but for headlines it creates a strong, cohesive typographic mass.