Sans Superellipse Pikab 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, authoritative, condensed, utilitarian, impactful, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, brand stamp, blocky, compact, rectilinear, closed apertures, high presence.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with heavy strokes and minimal modulation. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are sturdy, and apertures tend to be relatively closed, creating dense, high-ink silhouettes. Spacing is economical and the overall rhythm is vertical and uniform, optimized for strong, continuous texture in headlines.
Best suited for display typography where space is tight and presence is key: headlines, poster titles, signage, and bold brand wordmarks. It also works well for packaging callouts and section headers that need to feel compact and emphatic.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial, workmanlike character. Its compressed width and solid forms project urgency and authority, reading as modern signage and editorial “impact” typography rather than casual or decorative lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using robust, superelliptical forms to maintain a controlled, contemporary look. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent vertical rhythm for attention-grabbing, space-efficient display setting.
In the sample text, the dense shapes and narrow set produce a dark typographic color that holds together well at large sizes. The squared rounds make the design feel engineered and systematic, while the compact counters suggest it benefits most from generous tracking or larger display settings when maximum clarity is needed.