Sans Superellipse Pikav 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Brecksville' by OzType. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, retro, compact, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, display clarity, signage utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, tall, sturdy.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves and counters are squarish and superelliptical, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a geometric-circle rhythm. Terminals are largely blunt with subtly softened corners, and the overall silhouette is tall with tight internal space—especially in forms like B, P, R, and e. The lowercase is simple and functional, with single-storey a and g and a short-armed t, maintaining a consistent, dense texture across lines.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where space is tight but impact is needed. It works particularly well for brand marks, packaging, and editorial display settings that benefit from a condensed, high-density texture. In body copy, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous leading to offset the heavy overall color.
The font projects a forceful, no-nonsense tone with an industrial, poster-like energy. Its compressed proportions and blocky rounding evoke mid-century display typography and practical signage, balancing warmth from the softened corners with a firm, commanding presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal width, using rounded-rectangular forms to stay friendly while remaining emphatic. Its simplified, sturdy shapes suggest a focus on legibility and consistency for display applications, especially in environments inspired by industrial or retro advertising typography.
The uppercase alphabet reads especially strong in headlines due to its tall stance and compact counters, while the lowercase retains clarity but becomes very dark in longer text blocks. Numerals are similarly narrow and weighty, designed to hold their shape at large sizes and in tight horizontal layouts.