Sans Superellipse Pelam 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, modern, industrial, sporty, confident, friendly, space efficiency, high impact, modern utility, approachable strength, rounded corners, squarish bowls, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with minimal modulation and a tight, efficient footprint that keeps counters relatively small but clear. Curves tend toward squarish bowls and superellipse-like rounds, while verticals and horizontals land with clean, blunt terminals. The overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with straightforward geometry and a slightly condensed feel that emphasizes strong vertical presence.
It performs best in display contexts where strong presence and compact width are useful—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short emphatic UI labels. The dense, rounded-rect geometry also suits wayfinding or informational graphics where a sturdy, contemporary voice is desired.
The font conveys a contemporary, no-nonsense tone with a friendly edge created by its rounded corners. Its dense color and squared curves suggest industrial pragmatism and athletic energy, reading as confident and direct without feeling sharp or severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space by pairing heavy, uniform strokes with rounded-rectangle letterform construction. Its consistent corner treatment and squared curves prioritize a modern, engineered look that remains approachable and highly legible at larger sizes.
Uppercase forms feel engineered and monoline, and the lowercase follows the same blocky logic with simple, robust joins. Numerals match the letterforms’ compact proportions and rounded-rect style, producing a cohesive, signage-like texture in running text.