Sans Superellipse Pikav 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), and 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, modernity, blocky, compact, monoline, superelliptical, high impact.
A compact sans with tall proportions and tightly drawn counters, built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles. Strokes are largely uniform, with squared terminals softened by subtle rounding, creating a sturdy, poster-like texture. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S read as superelliptical, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) are clean and crisp, keeping the rhythm disciplined. Lowercase forms are straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g and compact bowls that maintain even color in text.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense color and compact width can maximize impact in limited space—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a strong, condensed voice is desired and line lengths are controlled.
The overall tone is direct and functional, with a strong, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed, blocky shapes suggest contemporary industrial design and headline energy rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans for attention-grabbing typography, using superelliptical curves and restrained detailing to stay clean and highly reproducible across media.
The tight apertures and narrow counters amplify darkness and impact, especially in uppercase. Round characters remain vertically emphasized, and the numerals follow the same compact, engineered feel for a consistent typographic voice.